catalog — a complete list of items, typically in alphabetical or systematic order
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a complete list of items, typically in alphabetical or systematic order
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/
Example Sentences
- My mom still gets excited about the Christmas catalog like it's a treasure map to happiness.
- The university catalog is thicker than most novels I've read.
- Scientists catalog newly discovered species to track biodiversity.
catalog
NOUN[/ˈkætəlɔːɡ/]
a complete list of items, typically in alphabetical or systematic order
The customer browsed a catalog before choosing a new sofa.
Cat keeps a detailed log - catalog complete!
The museum created a catalog of every artifact in its collection.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'catalogue', which derives from Italian 'catalogo', ultimately from Greek 'katalogos' meaning 'a list or register' (from kata- meaning 'down' and legein meaning 'to speak/say').
Breakdown
kata- (down) + -log- (speak/say) + -ue/-os (noun suffix) = catalog (a speaking down of items in order)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom still gets excited about the Christmas catalog like it's a treasure map to happiness.”
“The university catalog is thicker than most novels I've read.”
“Scientists catalog newly discovered species to track biodiversity.”
“She decided to catalog her entire shoe collection by color and season.”
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