ınstance

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Definition of ınstance in English English dictionary

{v} to produce, an example

{n} solicitation, motive, occasion, example

Hyphenation

in·stance

Turkish pronunciation

înstıns

Synonyms

case history, case in point, detail, example, exemplification, exponent, ground, illustration, item, occasion, occurrence, particular, precedent, proof, reason

Pronunciation

/ˈənstəns/ /ˈɪnstəns/

Etymology

[ in(t)-st&n(t)s ] (noun.) 14th century. From Middle French instance, from Latin instantia (“a being near, presence, also perseverance, earnestness, importunity, urgency”), from instans (“urgent”); see instant.