interlibrary

li·brar·y

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lahy-brer-ee, -bruh-ree, -bree]
- /ˈlaɪˌbrɛr i, -brə ri, -bri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lahy-brer-ee, -bruh-ree, -bree]
- /ˈlaɪˌbrɛr i, -brə ri, -bri/

Definitions of interlibrary word

noun plural interlibrary a place set apart to contain books, periodicals, and other material for reading, viewing, listening, study, or reference, as a room, set of rooms, or building where books may be read or borrowed. 1
noun plural interlibrary a public body organizing and maintaining such an establishment. 1
noun plural interlibrary a collection of manuscripts, publications, and other materials for reading, viewing, listening, study, or reference. 1
noun plural interlibrary a collection of any materials for study and enjoyment, as films, musical recordings, or maps. 1
noun plural interlibrary a commercial establishment lending books for a fixed charge; a lending library. 1
noun plural interlibrary a series of books of similar character or alike in size, binding, etc., issued by a single publishing house. 1

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Origin of interlibrary

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English libraire < Middle French librairie < Medieval Latin librāria, noun use of feminine of Latin librārius (adj.) of books, equivalent to lib(e)r book + -ārius -ary

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Parts of speech for Interlibrary

noun

adjective

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adverb

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interlibrary popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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