literature — written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪtərətʃər/
Korean meaning: 문학, 문학 작품
Korean pronunciation: **리**터러처
Example Sentences
- My professor assigns so much literature that my bookshelf collapsed under the weight of Shakespeare and Dickens.
- The literature on artificial intelligence has grown exponentially in recent years.
- He's so obsessed with literature that he quotes Hamlet during casual conversations about the weather.
literature
NOUN//ˈlɪtərətʃər//
written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit
A professor discusses classic literature with captivated students in the library
Literature brings nature and creature together
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'litteratura'에서 유래했으며, 이는 '글자로 쓰인 것'이라는 뜻의 'littera(글자)'에서 파생되었습니다. 원래는 단순히 '읽고 쓰는 능력'을 의미했지만, 시간이 지나면서 '예술적 가치가 있는 글'이라는 현재의 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My professor assigns so much literature that my bookshelf collapsed under the weight of Shakespeare and Dickens.”
“The literature on artificial intelligence has grown exponentially in recent years.”
“He's so obsessed with literature that he quotes Hamlet during casual conversations about the weather.”
“The Nobel Prize in Literature recognizes outstanding contributions to the field.”
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