Palimpsest
noun | /palimpsest/
A manuscript or writing surface reused after earlier writing was erased; figuratively, something with layers of history or traces of earlier forms.
Palimpsest
noun | /palimpsest/
Advanced WordsHARDA manuscript or writing surface reused after earlier writing was erased; figuratively, something with layers of history or traces of earlier forms.
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"The conservator used special light to reveal the text beneath the palimpsest’s later writing. Means: The conservator uncovered older writing hidden under the newer text."
"The city is a palimpsest of buildings from many different eras. Means: The city preserves visible layers of its history from different periods."
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A palimpsest has writing “piled” in layers, with older text beneath newer text.
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