edition — a particular form or version of a published text
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a particular form or version of a published text
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈdɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's first edition cookbook is worth more than her actual cooking skills.
- The deluxe edition comes with extra features and a higher price tag.
- I bought the student edition because my wallet is also a student - broke.
edition
NOUN[/ɪˈdɪʃən/]
a particular form or version of a published text
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Edition derives from Latin editio, meaning 'a putting out' or 'publication'. This noun originates from the verb edere, composed of ex- (out) and dare (to give), literally meaning 'to put out' or 'to bring forth'. The term originally referred to the act of publishing or making a work publicly available.
Breakdown
e- (out) + dare (to give) → edere (to put out, to bring forth) → editio (a putting out, publication). The suffix -io forms a noun denoting the action or result of the verbal root.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's first edition cookbook is worth more than her actual cooking skills.”
“The deluxe edition comes with extra features and a higher price tag.”
“I bought the student edition because my wallet is also a student - broke.”
“The newspaper's evening edition reported the breaking news.”
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