catalogue — 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 orders everything from the home shopping catalogue like it's 1995.
- The museum's art catalogue weighs more than my laptop.
- Please catalogue all the books by publication date.
catalogue
NOUN[/ˈkætəlɔːɡ/]
a complete list of items, typically in alphabetical or systematic order
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Ancient Greek, combining kata (down) and legein (to speak or say). Originally, it referred to the practice of publicly listing or reciting items in a systematic manner, which evolved into the modern sense of a comprehensive list or itemized record.
Breakdown
kata- (down, according to) + legein (to speak, say) = katalogos, literally 'a speaking down' or 'systematic enumeration'.
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📝Examples
“My mom still orders everything from the home shopping catalogue like it's 1995.”
“The museum's art catalogue weighs more than my laptop.”
“Please catalogue all the books by publication date.”
“The seed catalogue arrived just as spring was beginning.”
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