palimpsest
pa
ˈpæ
limp
li
sest
ˌsɛst
sest
/pˈælɪmpsəst/

Definição e significado de "palimpsest"em inglês

Palimpsest
01

palimpsesto, manuscrito reescrito

a manuscript that was written on, erased, and written on again and again, while the previous text was still partially visible
Exemplos
The parchment manuscript was a palimpsest, with faded ink and faint traces of erased writing, making it a challenging puzzle for historians and researchers to decipher.
O manuscrito em pergaminho era um palimpsesto, com tinta desbotada e fracos traços de escrita apagada, tornando-o um quebra-cabeça desafiador para historiadores e pesquisadores decifrarem.
02

something that has been reused, altered, or repurposed but still shows traces of its earlier form

Exemplos
The building is a palimpsest of Victorian, Gothic, and modern architecture.
LanGeek
Baixar o Aplicativo
langeek application

Download Mobile App

App Store