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exemplariness
(for pronunc. cf. exemplary)
Also 7–8 examplariness.
[f. as prec. + -ness.]
The quality of being exemplary.
1. The quality of being worthy of imitation; fitness to serve as a model for imitation.
1650Davenant Gondibert Pref., Wit..is, in Divines, Humility, Examplariness [edd. 1651, 1673 Exemplariness], and Moderation. 1698Atterbury Disc. Lady Cutts 10 The Exemplariness of her Behaviour call'd off the Eyes of several to observe it. 1752Carte Hist. Eng. III. 619 The examplariness of her conduct. Ibid. IV. 337 The exemplariness of their lives. 1883Schaff Encycl. Relig. Knowl. II. 973/2 [P. Henry] is remembered for the purity and exemplariness of his life.
†2. The quality of being likely to be taken as an example; prominence. Obs.
1665Boyle Occas. Refl. iv. xii, The exemplariness and influence as well of their [kings'] vices as of their virtues. |