Bibliotaph

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪbliəˌtæf/

Definitions of bibliotaph

noun a person who collects or hoards books, often without reading them

Example Sentences

A1 A bibliotaph is someone who hoards books and rarely reads them.

A2 The bibliotaph's collection of books was gathering dust on the shelves.

B1 The bibliotaph's obsession with collecting books had taken over their entire house.

B2 The bibliotaph was known for having a vast library of rare and valuable books.

C1 The bibliotaph's estate was filled with hidden rooms containing his extensive collection of books.

C2 The bibliotaph's will specified that his entire library be preserved intact for future generations.

Examples of bibliotaph in a Sentence

formal The bibliotaph was known for hoarding rare and valuable books in their private collection.

informal I heard that guy is a bibliotaph - he never lets anyone borrow his books.

slang Don't be such a bibliotaph, share your books with your friends.

figurative She was a bibliotaph when it came to her emotions, keeping them tightly guarded and hidden from others.

Grammatical Forms of bibliotaph

past tense

bibliotaphed

plural

bibliotaphs

comparative

more bibliotaphic

superlative

most bibliotaphic

present tense

bibliotaphs

future tense

will bibliotaph

perfect tense

have bibliotaphed

continuous tense

is bibliotaphing

singular

bibliotaph

positive degree

bibliotaph

infinitive

to bibliotaph

gerund

bibliotaphing

participle

bibliotaphed

Origin and Evolution of bibliotaph

First Known Use: 1823 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'bibliotaph' originated from the Greek words 'biblion' meaning book and 'taphos' meaning tomb, reflecting the idea of someone who hoards books as if they were buried treasures.
Evolution of the word: The term 'bibliotaph' has retained its original meaning of a book hoarder or someone who excessively collects books. However, in modern times, it can also refer to someone who hides or hoards books away from others, keeping them secret or private.