Atlas

Pronunciation: /ˈæt.ləs/

Definitions of atlas

noun a person who supports a heavy burden

Example Sentences

A1 An atlas is a book with maps.

A2 I used an atlas to find my way around the city.

B1 The atlas I have at home is very detailed.

B2 The atlas in the library has information about different countries.

C1 The atlas on display at the museum is a rare edition.

C2 The atlas collection in the university library is extensive.

Examples of atlas in a Sentence

formal The atlas is a collection of maps that show the geographical features of a region.

informal I used the atlas to find the best route for our road trip.

slang I'm lost without my trusty atlas in the car.

figurative She carries the weight of the world on her shoulders like an atlas.

Grammatical Forms of atlas

• plural: atlases
• comparative: more atlas
• superlative: most atlas
• present tense: atlas
• future tense: will atlas
• perfect tense: has atlas
• continuous tense: is atlas
• singular: atlas
• positive degree: atlas
• infinitive: to atlas
• gerund: atlas
• participle: atlas

Origin and Evolution of atlas

First Known Use: 1589 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'atlas' originates from Greek mythology, specifically from the Titan Atlas who was condemned to hold up the sky for eternity.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a collection of maps, the term 'atlas' has evolved to also mean a book of maps or charts, or a large, heavy book.