copybook

cop·y·book

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kop-ee-boo k]
- /ˈkɒp iˌbʊk/
- /ˈkɒp.i.bʊk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kop-ee-boo k]
- /ˈkɒp iˌbʊk/

Definitions of copybook word

adjective copybook A copybook action is done perfectly, according to established rules. 3
noun copybook a book of specimens, esp of penmanship, for imitation 3
noun copybook a book for or containing documents 3
noun copybook trite or unoriginal 3
noun copybook a book containing models of handwriting, formerly used in teaching penmanship 3
adjective copybook ordinary; trite; commonplace 3

See all 16 definitions of copybook

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Origin of copybook

First appearance:

before 1550

One of the 31% oldest English words

First recorded in 1550-60; copy + book

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Parts of speech for Copybook

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Copybook

copybook popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

copybook usage trend in Literature

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