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Literatur.

literature (written works collectively, often about a certain topic, in a certain language etc.)

9 characters4 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

noun/lɪtəraˈtuːr/[ˌlɪ.tə.ʁaˈtu(ː)ɐ̯]
  1. literature (written works collectively, often about a certain topic, in a certain language etc.)

    feminine
    In der älteren biologischen Literatur wurden diese Begriffe nicht streng geschieden.
    Die altsyrische Literatur ist hauptsächlich kirchlichen Inhalts.
  2. semantic narrowings in various contexts the works consulted by an author, especially a scientist, as resources for a given text

    feminine
    Literaturverzeichnis
  3. semantic narrowings in various contexts written fiction and poetry, especially that deemed of high cultural value

    feminine
    Literaturgeschichte
Where this word comes from

16th century, borrowed from Latin litterātūra.

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