verbatim — in exactly the same words as were used originally
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in exactly the same words as were used originally
Pronunciation (IPA): /vɜːrˈbeɪtɪm/
Example Sentences
- The student memorized the entire speech verbatim but had no idea what it meant.
- The court reporter must record every word verbatim during the trial.
- She quoted her mom's lecture verbatim: 'Clean your room or no pizza tonight!'
verbatim
ADVERB[/vɜːrˈbeɪtɪm/]
in exactly the same words as were used originally
in exactly the same words as were used originally
Read it verbatim through the stadium medium!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived directly from Latin 'verbatim', the word originates from 'verbum' meaning 'word' or 'speech'. Used since ancient Roman times to express the concept of 'word for word' or 'literally'.
Breakdown
verbum (word, speech) + -atim (suffix denoting manner or method). The suffix -atim converts the noun into an adverbial form meaning 'in the manner of words'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The student memorized the entire speech verbatim but had no idea what it meant.”
“The court reporter must record every word verbatim during the trial.”
“She quoted her mom's lecture verbatim: 'Clean your room or no pizza tonight!'”
“The journalist was criticized for not providing verbatim quotes in his article.”
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