tome
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Noun — A large, heavy, or scholarly book, especially one volume in a series.
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Etymology
From Middle French tome, from Latin tomus ("section of a larger work"), from Ancient Greek tomos ("a cutting, a roll of papyrus"), from temno, "to cut."
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What does “tome” mean?
The word “tome” means a large, heavy, or scholarly book, especially one volume in a series. In plain terms, a thick, often serious or academic book — usually one part of a bigger set.
How do you pronounce “tome”?
“Tome” is pronounced tohm (/toʊm/ in IPA).
How do you use “tome” in a sentence?
Here is “tome” used in a sentence: “The professor kept a shelf of dusty tomes on medieval law.”
What part of speech is “tome”?
“Tome” is a noun.
Where does the word “tome” come from?
The word “tome” comes from Ancient Greek. From Middle French tome, from Latin tomus ("section of a larger work"), from Ancient Greek tomos ("a cutting, a roll of papyrus"), from temno, "to cut.".
Is “tome” a common word?
“Tome” is an uncommon word in modern English.