almagests
|al-ma-gests|
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/ˈælməˌdʒɛsts/
(almagest)
comprehensive astronomical treatise
Etymology
Etymology Information
'almagest' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'al-majisti', where 'al-' meant 'the' and 'majisti' referred to 'greatest'.
Historical Evolution
'al-majisti' transformed into the Latin word 'almagestum', and eventually became the modern English word 'almagest'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the greatest', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a comprehensive treatise'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a comprehensive treatise or textbook, especially one that is authoritative and covers a wide range of subjects.
The ancient scholars referred to the almagests for their studies in astronomy.
Synonyms
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