eg vs. ex

The abbreviations "e.x." and "e.g." are both used in writing to introduce examples. However, they have different meanings.

• E.g. stands for the Latin phrase "exempli gratia," which means "for example." It is used to introduce a specific example or a few examples. For example, you could say "I like to eat fruits, e.g., apples, oranges, and bananas."
• E.x. stands for the Latin phrase "id est," which means "that is" or "in other words." It is used to introduce a more general example or to clarify something that has been said. For example, you could say "I am a vegetarian, e.x., I do not eat meat."

In general, "e.g." is used more often than "e.x." in writing. However, there are some cases where one abbreviation is more appropriate than the other. For example, if you are giving a list of specific examples, you would use "e.g." If you are clarifying something that has been said, you would use "e.x."

Here is a table that summarizes the differences between "e.g." and "e.x.":

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