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If E.g. Stands For Example Than What Does Ex. Stand For?

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    E.g. Is an abbreviation of Latin exempli gratiā (for example).

    Ex. Is an abbreviation for "example."
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    Oddman 

    answered 1 year ago

      Personally I though Ex. Stood for example.
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      Emberlight 

      answered 1 year ago

        Ex is a prefix meaning 'former' - ex-wife etc. In Latin it meant 'out of.' Nowadys people do occasionally use it as an abbreviation for 'example' but this isn't a good idea as it can cause confusion.
        'Exempli gratia' means 'example given.'
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        Wordy 

        answered 1 year ago

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