Copyist

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑpiɪst/

Definitions of copyist

noun a person who makes copies, especially of written documents

Example Sentences

A1 The copyist carefully transcribed the ancient manuscript.

A2 The copyist was tasked with duplicating the painting for the museum's collection.

B1 The copyist was meticulous in replicating the artist's signature on the artwork.

B2 The copyist was skilled at imitating the handwriting of famous authors.

C1 The copyist's ability to recreate historical documents was unmatched.

C2 The copyist was considered a master in the art of duplication.

Examples of copyist in a Sentence

formal The copyist meticulously transcribed the ancient manuscript.

informal The copyist made sure to write down every detail from the document.

slang The copyist was on point with duplicating the text.

figurative The copyist's pen danced across the page, creating a perfect replica of the original.

Grammatical Forms of copyist

• plural: copyists
• comparative: more copyist
• superlative: most copyist
• present tense: copyist
• future tense: will copyist
• perfect tense: have copyist
• continuous tense: is copyisting
• singular: copyist
• positive degree: copyist
• infinitive: to copyist
• gerund: copyisting
• participle: copyisted

Origin and Evolution of copyist

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'copyist' originated from the Latin word 'copiista', which was derived from the verb 'copiare' meaning 'to copy'.

Evolution of the word: Initially, a copyist referred to someone who made copies of documents by hand. Over time, the term has evolved to also include individuals who transcribe or reproduce works of art or music.