🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Escritura

Pronunciation / Transliteration: es.kɾiˈtu.ɾɐ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Scripture/ˈskrɪp.tʃər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"As pessoas recorrem à escritura em busca de orientação."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The sacred writings of a religion.

    "Many people turn to scripture for guidance in their daily lives."
  2. 2

    Any writing that is regarded as authoritative or sacred.

    "The text was considered scripture by the followers of the movement."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'scripture' originates from the Latin word 'scriptura', meaning 'writing', which is derived from 'scribere', meaning 'to write'. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, reflecting the historical significance of written texts in religious contexts.

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