lesempio

L'esempio is an Italian noun meaning "the example." It is used to designate a single instance that illustrates a rule, idea, or statement. The word is masculine singular; the definite article contracts before a vowel to form l'esempio, and the plural is gli esempi. The term is commonly paired with phrases such as ad esempio or per esempio to introduce instances.

Etymology and related terms: L'esempio derives from Latin exemplum, which also gave rise to cognates in other Romance languages, such as esempio in Italian, ejemplo in Spanish, exemple in French, and exemplo in Portuguese. The historical root emphasizes a pattern or model used for demonstration or imitation.

Usage and nuances: In everyday language, l'esempio serves to clarify or support assertions. Common expressions include “Questo è un buon esempio” (This is a good example) and “Prendiamo un esempio pratico” (Let us take a practical example). In formal or technical writing, l'esempio helps to illustrate methods, proofs, or data sets; phrases like “un esempio di codice” or “un esempio di dati” are typical.

Variants and related terms: While l'esempio refers to a specific instance, synonymic terms include modello, caso, campione, and dimostrazione, depending on context. The adjacent phrase ad esempio is the standard way to introduce examples, with per esempio as a slightly more informal alternative.

Cultural and linguistic note: As a fundamental word in Italian discourse, l'esempio frequently appears in education, jurisprudence, and media to anchor explanations in concrete instances.