Meaning & Definition of word "Tome"
Tome
/toʊm/
noun:
- 1. a large, heavy book, often one that is scholarly or specialized
- Example: The library's rare collection includes several ancient tomes on philosophy and science.
- 2. a volume forming part of a larger work, often part of a series
- Example: The latest tome in the series explores the history of art from the Renaissance to the modern era.
- 3. a book of significant size or complexity
- Example: She spent the summer reading a daunting tome on the history of medieval Europe.
Etymology
●From Latin 'tomus' meaning 'a volume' or 'a section'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tome of knowledge:
A book or collection that contains a lot of information.
a tome of literature:
Referring to a large book or series of books containing literary works.
the tomes of history:
Referring to ancient or historical books or records.
Related Words
volume:
A single book in a set.
manuscript:
A handwritten or typed document.
textbook:
A book used for the study of a subject.
Slang Meanings of tome
Meaning: A hefty read.
● Example Sentence: I just finished a tome on quantum physics; it's pretty dense.
Meaning: A book that's hard to carry.
● Example Sentence: My backpack is killing me, I have this massive tome in it.