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- [skrip-tawr-ee-uh m, -tohr-]
- /skrɪpˈtɔr i əm, -ˈtoʊr-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skrip-tawr-ee-uh m, -tohr-]
- /skrɪpˈtɔr i əm, -ˈtoʊr-/
Definitions of scriptorium word
- noun plural scriptorium a room, as in a monastery, library, or other institution, where manuscripts are stored, read, or copied. 1
- noun scriptorium a room, esp in a monastery, set apart for the writing or copying of manuscripts 0
- noun scriptorium a writing room; esp., a room in a monastery for copying manuscripts, writing, and studying 0
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Origin of scriptorium
First appearance:
before 1765 One of the 46% newest English words
1765-75; < Medieval Latin scrīptōrium; see script, -tory2
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Parts of speech for Scriptorium
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scriptorium popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
scriptorium usage trend in Literature
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