papyrology

pap·y·rol·o·gy

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pap-uh-rol-uh-jee]
- /ˌpæp əˈrɒl ə dʒi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pap-uh-rol-uh-jee]
- /ˌpæp əˈrɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of papyrology word

noun papyrology the study of papyrus manuscripts. 1
noun papyrology the study of ancient papyri 0
noun papyrology the study and translation of ancient manuscripts written on papyrus 0

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Origin of papyrology

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; papyr(us) + -o- + -logy

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Parts of speech for Papyrology

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papyrology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

papyrology usage trend in Literature

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