out-of-library
|out/of/li/brar/y|
B2
/aʊt əv ˈlaɪbrəri/
not in library
Etymology
Etymology Information
'out-of-library' is a compound word formed from 'out of' and 'library', where 'out of' indicates absence and 'library' refers to a collection of books or resources.
Historical Evolution
The phrase 'out-of-library' evolved from the need to describe items not present within a library's collection.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not within the library', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not available within the library's collection or resources.
The book you requested is currently out-of-library.
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Last updated: 2025/01/24 23:11