Amanuensis

Pronunciation: /əˌmænjuˈɛnsɪs/

Definitions of amanuensis

noun a person employed to write or type what another dictates or to copy what has been written

Example Sentences

A1 My amanuensis helped me write my letter because I have trouble with my handwriting.

A2 The author's amanuensis transcribed his handwritten notes into a typed manuscript.

B1 The lawyer's amanuensis typed up the legal documents for the case.

B2 The renowned author hired an amanuensis to assist with the research for her next book.

C1 The CEO's amanuensis managed his schedule, correspondence, and other administrative tasks.

C2 The Nobel laureate's amanuensis played a crucial role in organizing and preserving his extensive archives.

Examples of amanuensis in a Sentence

formal The amanuensis diligently transcribed the professor's lecture notes.

informal The amanuensis helped me type up my report for class.

slang I heard the amanuensis is a wizard with a keyboard.

figurative In a way, our memory can act as an amanuensis, recording our experiences for us.

Grammatical Forms of amanuensis

• past tense: amanuensed
• plural: amanuenses
• comparative: more amanuensis
• superlative: most amanuensis
• present tense: amanuenses
• future tense: will amanuense
• perfect tense: have amanuensed
• continuous tense: is amanuensing
• singular: amanuensis
• positive degree: amanuensis
• infinitive: to amanuense
• gerund: amanuensing
• participle: amanuensed

Origin and Evolution of amanuensis

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'amanuensis' comes from Latin, with 'a-' meaning 'from' and 'manus' meaning 'hand'. It originally referred to a scribe or secretary who wrote down dictation or copied manuscripts.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'amanuensis' has shifted to refer more broadly to someone who assists or takes dictation, often in a professional or academic setting.