Flyleaf

Pronunciation: /flaɪlif/

Definitions of flyleaf

noun a blank page at the beginning or end of a book

Example Sentences

A1 I found a pressed flower inside the flyleaf of my book.

A2 The flyleaf of the novel contained a brief summary of the author's life.

B1 The flyleaf of the textbook had a list of key terms and definitions.

B2 She wrote a personal message on the flyleaf of the journal before giving it as a gift.

C1 The intricate design on the flyleaf of the collector's edition book was hand-painted.

C2 The flyleaf of the ancient manuscript revealed a hidden map leading to a lost treasure.

Examples of flyleaf in a Sentence

formal The flyleaf of the book contained the author's biography and other publication details.

informal I always like to check the flyleaf of a book to see if there are any interesting notes or inscriptions.

slang Hey, did you see the cool doodle on the flyleaf of that book?

figurative The flyleaf of the project proposal outlined the key objectives and goals of the initiative.

Grammatical Forms of flyleaf

• plural: flyleaves
• comparative: more flyleaf
• superlative: most flyleaf
• present tense: flyleaf
• future tense: will flyleaf
• perfect tense: have flyleafed
• continuous tense: is flyleafing
• singular: flyleaf
• positive degree: flyleaf
• infinitive: to flyleaf
• gerund: flyleafing
• participle: flyleafed

Origin and Evolution of flyleaf

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'flyleaf' originated from the Middle English term 'fliefe', which came from the Old English word 'fleogende leaf' meaning 'flying leaf'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a blank leaf at the beginning or end of a book, the term 'flyleaf' has evolved to also include any blank page in a book or a sheet of paper inserted in a publication for notes or additional information.