palimpsest
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/pˈælɪmpsəst/

Definition & Meaning of "palimpsest"in English

Palimpsest
01

a manuscript that was written on, erased, and written on again and again, while the previous text was still partially visible

Examples
The ancient scroll was a palimpsest, with layers of text scraped away and overwritten with new writing, revealing glimpses of its earlier content.
02

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

Examples
The city is a palimpsest of past civilizations, with ancient walls beneath modern streets.
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