source book

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sawrs, sohrs boo k]
- /sɔrs, soʊrs bʊk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sawrs, sohrs boo k]
- /sɔrs, soʊrs bʊk/

Definitions of source book words

noun source book an original writing, as a document, record, or diary, that supplies an authoritative basis for future writing, study, evaluation, etc. 1
noun source book a volume containing a small collection of such writings, usually on a specific subject, used in research. 1

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Origin of source book

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1895-1900

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Parts of speech for Source book

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Source book

source book popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 69% 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.

source book usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for source book

noun source book

atlantes — supporting columns for an entablature, carved in the form of standing or kneeling figures of men
atlas — An atlas is a book of maps.
handbook — a book of instruction or guidance, as for an occupation; manual: a handbook of radio.
wordbook — a book of words, usually with definitions, explanations, etc.; a dictionary.

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