exemplar

exemplar

A model or example to be imitated; an edition or copy of a book.

The word 'exemplar' here is used to mean 'a copy of a book or publication'.

Aquest llibre és un exemplar molt valuós de la primera edició.

This book is a very valuable copy of the first edition.

Here, 'exemplar' is describing behavior that serves as a positive model or example.

Té un comportament exemplar a classe, sempre està atent i respecta els professors.

He has exemplary behavior in class; he is always attentive and respects the teachers.

In this usage, 'exemplar' refers to an instance or demonstration of a type of art.

Aquest museu mostra un exemplar d'escultura catalana del segle XVIII.

This museum shows an example of Catalonian sculpture from the 18th century.