Tome

Pronunciation: /toʊm/

Definitions of tome

noun a large, heavy book, especially one dealing with a serious or scholarly topic

Example Sentences

A1 I borrowed a tome from the library to help me study for my exam.

A2 The tome on ancient civilizations was filled with interesting facts.

B1 The professor assigned a tome on philosophy for us to read over the summer.

B2 She spent hours poring over the tome, trying to find the information she needed.

C1 The tome written by the renowned historian is considered a classic in the field.

C2 The tome, with its intricate details and thorough analysis, is a masterpiece of scholarship.

Examples of tome in a Sentence

formal The professor assigned a hefty tome for us to read over the break.

informal I borrowed a massive tome from the library for some light reading.

slang Dude, check out this epic tome I found at the bookstore.

figurative Her life story could fill a tome with all its twists and turns.

Grammatical Forms of tome

• past tense: tomed
• plural: tomes
• comparative: more tome
• superlative: most tome
• present tense: tomes
• future tense: will tome
• perfect tense: have tommed
• continuous tense: is tom-ing
• singular: tome
• positive degree: tome
• infinitive: to tome
• gerund: toming
• participle: tomed

Origin and Evolution of tome

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tome' originated from the Latin word 'tomus' which means a section or a volume of a work.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'tome' evolved to refer to a large and scholarly book or a volume of a work, typically one of a series.