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literature
CEFRB1
/ˈlɪt.(ə.)ɹə.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
Written works such as novels, poems, plays, and essays.
- 02
noun
Extra detailAll the papers, treatises, etc. published in academic journals on a particular subject.
Examples
It is worthwhile reading classical works of literature.
The professor is familiar with contemporary literature.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 3
- Synonyms
- 1
Also pronounced
- [ˈlɪɾ.ɚ.ə.t͡ʃɚ]
- /lɪʈ(ə)ˈretʃə(r)/
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsThe collected creative writing of a nation, people, group, or culture.
The body of all written works.
Written fiction of a high standard.
More examples
In contextWe need some formal instruction in literature.
There’s a vast body of scientific literature on the subject.
He’s studying English literature at university.
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Origin
noun
From Middle English literature, from Old French littérature, from Latin literatura or litteratura, from littera (“letter”), from Etruscan, from Ancient Greek διφθέρᾱ (diphthérā, “tablet”). Displaced native Old English bōccræft.