essay

Meanings

• noun

  A long composition in prose, usually giving the writer's interpretation or reflection on a topic.

  - "He wrote an essay on the importance of education."
  - "The essay was published in the literary magazine."

• verb

  To attempt or undertake.

  - "I will essay to explain this concept."
  - "She essayed to learn a new language."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɛˌseɪ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with essay
essay , pray , say , may , play , stray

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Variants

List of all variants of essay that leads to same result
essay , essays , essayed , essayer , essayers , essaying , essay question , essay questions , photo-essay , photo-essays

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Etymology

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From Old French essai, meaning 'attempt' or 'experiment'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'essay' comes from the French verb essayer, which means 'to try'.

2. The first known use of the word 'essay' in English was in the 15th century.

3. The term 'essay' was popularized in English literature by Francis Bacon in the 16th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Argumentative Essay: A type of essay that presents an argument or opinion on a particular topic, often with the use of evidence and reasoning.

2. Descriptive Essay: A type of essay that uses vivid language to describe a person, place, or thing in detail.

3. Narrative Essay: A type of essay that tells a story, often with a focus on the author's personal experiences or observations.

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Culture

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The essay has been a significant literary form since the Renaissance, with notable figures such as Michel de Montaigne and Francis Bacon contributing to its development. Essays have been used to explore various topics, from philosophy and politics to literature and personal experiences.

How to Memorize "essay"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an essay as a long, cohesive piece of writing that presents an argument or explores a topic.
   - Visualize the structure of an essay, with an introduction, body, and conclusion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'essay' with 'argument' or 'exploration'.
   - Think of an essay as a personal reflection or an attempt to understand a topic in depth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'IDEAS' to remember the structure of an essay: Introduction, Development, Evidence, Analysis, and Conclusion.
   - Create a sentence using the first letter of each definition to help remember the meanings.

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