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Synonyms for in stances


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : in-stuh ns
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪn stəns

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Définition of in stances

Origin :
  • mid-14c., "urgency," from Old French instance "eagerness, anxiety, solicitation" (13c.), from Latin instantia "presence, effort intention; earnestness, urgency," literally "a standing near," from instans (see instant). In Scholastic logic, "a fact or example" (early 15c.), from Medieval Latin instantia, used to translate Greek enstasis. This led to use in phrase for instance "as an example" (1650s), and the noun phrase To give (someone) a for instance (1953, American English).
  • As in instance : noun case, situation
  • As in manifestation : noun exhibition, proof
  • As in occurrence : noun happening, development
  • As in piece : noun part
  • As in point : noun aspect, characteristic
  • As in possibility : noun feasibility, likelihood; chance
  • As in precedent : noun authoritative example
  • As in representative : noun typical example
  • As in sample : noun example, model
  • As in specimen : noun example, sample
  • As in time : noun temporal length of event or entity's existence, period
  • As in case in point : noun illustrative example
  • As in case : noun example
  • As in exemplar : noun ideal
  • As in illustration : noun demonstration, exemplification
  • As in instance : verb name
  • As in itemize : verb keep detailed record
  • As in mention : verb refer to
  • As in name : verb choose, designate
  • As in quote : verb repeat something spoken, written by another
  • As in refer : verb mention
  • As in specify : verb designate; decide definitely
  • As in cite : verb note, quote
  • As in exemplify : verb serve as an example
  • As in illustrate : verb demonstrate, exemplify

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