anthological

Meanings

• noun

  A collection or compilation of works, especially of literature or music.

  - "The anthology contains the best poems of the 19th century."
  - "The anthological works of Shakespeare are studied in schools around the world."

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Variants

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anthological , anthologies , anthology

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Etymology

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From the Greek anthologein, meaning 'to gather flowers'. In literature, an anthology is a collection of literary works.

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Trivia

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1. The first known anthology was the Egyptian Book of the Dead, which was a collection of spells and prayers meant to help the dead navigate the afterlife.

2. The Oxford English Dictionary is the largest anthology of the English language, containing over 600,000 words.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anthology (music): A collection of recordings of musical compositions.

2. Anthology (biology): A collection of specimens or data used for research or study.

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Culture

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Anthologies have been an important part of literary and artistic traditions throughout history. They provide a snapshot of the cultural and artistic landscape of a particular time and place, and offer readers a chance to explore new works and discover new voices.

How to Memorize "anthological"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a beautiful garden, filled with flowers of all kinds. Each flower represents a work in an anthology. The anthology is the gardener, who has carefully selected and arranged these flowers for our enjoyment.

2. associate
   

   - Think of an anthology as a treasure chest, filled with precious gems of literature and art.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym A CHOICE: Anthology - Collection of Hidden Opus Intended for Enjoyment.

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