Reference Book

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛfərəns bʊk/

Definitions of reference book

noun a book containing useful facts or information

Example Sentences

A1 I use a reference book to look up new words in English.

A2 The students were asked to bring their reference books to the exam.

B1 The librarian recommended a reference book on ancient history for my research project.

B2 The reference book provided detailed information on the topic, making it easy to understand.

C1 The reference book cited multiple sources and was a valuable resource for my thesis.

C2 The author spent years compiling information for the reference book, ensuring its accuracy and reliability.

Examples of reference book in a Sentence

formal The reference book contains all the necessary information for conducting thorough research.

informal I always keep a reference book handy in case I need to look something up.

slang I borrowed my friend's reference book for the exam and aced it.

figurative His memory is like a reference book, always ready to provide answers at a moment's notice.

Grammatical Forms of reference book

• plural: reference books
• comparative: more reference book
• superlative: most reference book
• present tense: references book
• future tense: will reference book
• perfect tense: have referenced book
• continuous tense: is referencing book
• singular: reference book
• positive degree: reference book
• infinitive: to reference book
• gerund: referencing book
• participle: referenced book

Origin and Evolution of reference book

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'reference book' originated from the concept of books that are consulted for information or guidance.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe books that serve as a source of information or reference material, the term 'reference book' has evolved to encompass a wide range of printed and digital resources that provide information on a variety of subjects.