Palimpsest

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What Does Palimpsest Mean?

  • 重写本
  • 古文手稿
  • 删写本

Palimpsest Pronunciation

/ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

Palimpsest Definition

noun

Definition

A manuscript or piece of writing material on which the original writing has been effaced to make room for later writing but of which traces remain.

In ZH

一种手稿或书写材料，其原始书写已被擦去以便为后来的书写腾出空间，但仍然保留有痕迹。

How to Use Palimpsest in a Sentence

  • The ancient scroll was a palimpsest, with earlier texts barely visible.
  • Many famous works of literature were written on palimpsests to save materials.
  • The historian studied the palimpsest to uncover lost texts.
  • Digital palimpsests are common in software development, where previous versions are overwritten.
  • The manuscript revealed itself as a palimpsest, showing layers of history.

Synonyms for Palimpsest