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repositorya place where things are stored and can be found; a storehouse

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a place where things are stored and can be found; a storehouse

Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/

Example Sentences

  • GitHub is the world's largest repository of cat videos... I mean, code.
  • The museum serves as a repository for ancient artifacts.
  • My phone has become a repository of useless screenshots and memes.

repository

NOUN

[/rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/]

a place where things are stored and can be found; a storehouse

The ancient library serves as a repository of centuries-old manuscripts and scrolls.
💡 Concept

The ancient library serves as a repository of centuries-old manuscripts and scrolls.

Tory strikes poses while storing items in his warehouse repository
🧠 Mnemonic

Tory strikes poses while storing items in his warehouse repository

This repository hosts great oratory, right next to the lavatory!
🎵 Rhyme

This repository hosts great oratory, right next to the lavatory!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈpɒzɪtəri/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootposit
Suffix--ory

Origin

From Latin 'repositorium', derived from 'reponere' meaning 'to put back' or 'to store away', combining the prefix 're-' (back) with 'ponere' (to place or put).

Breakdown

re- (back) + -pos- (place/put) + -itor- (one who) + -y (noun suffix) = repository

🎵Rhyme

atoryoratorylavatory
atory
oratory
lavatory

🔗Collocations

data repository
repository of knowledge
online repository
code repository
central repository
repository system

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

GitHub is the world's largest repository of cat videos... I mean, code.

The museum serves as a repository for ancient artifacts.

😄 Fun example

My phone has become a repository of useless screenshots and memes.

The database acts as a central repository for customer information.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

storehousearchivewarehousedepotvault

Antonyms

outletdispersaldistribution

Related

storagedatabaselibrarycollectionreserve

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