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Synonyms & Similar Words
sample
example
illustration
instance
case
representative
exemplar
demonstrator
prototype
model
replica
copy
imitation
mockup
facsimile
reproduction
duplicate
counterpart
equivalent
analog
parallel
counterpart
corollary
paradigm
archetype
pattern
standard
norm
benchmark
gauge
yardstick
touchstone
Meaning of Specimen
A specimen is an individual or part of something, especially when used as an example or for scientific study.
Definitions
- A person or thing regarded as exemplifying a particular type, quality, or class
- A part or sample of something, especially when used for scientific study or analysis
- An individual animal or plant, especially one that is collected and preserved as an example of its species
Etymology of Specimen
The word "specimen" comes from the Latin "specimen", meaning "a sight, appearance, or example", which is derived from "specere", meaning "to look"
Historically, the term has been used in various fields, including biology, medicine, and linguistics, to refer to a representative example or sample of something
Example Uses
- The museum has a large collection of specimens from around the world, including rare insects and plants
- The doctor took a specimen of the patient's blood to test for infection
- The company used a prototype as a specimen to demonstrate the new product's features
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
anomaly
aberration
exception
oddity
irregularity
deviation
departure
variation
discrepancy
inconsistency
contradiction
opposite
reverse
negation
refutation
disproof
counterexample
antithesis
paradox
enigma
mystery
ambiguity
uncertainty
doubt