/ˈdɒk.jə.mənt/
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Meaning
A paper or a computer file with important written information on it.
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Word origin
From Latin documentum, meaning a lesson or a proof, from docere meaning to teach.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- documentum
- English cognates
- doctor
Grammar
Examples
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A document is countable, so it takes a or this.
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A document can be a computer file as well as paper.
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The plural is regular: documents.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 21, lesson 2: document, treatment, metal and 7 more words.