Definition

A list of books, articles, and other written works that are related to a specific subject or by a particular author.

Example

The student included a bibliography at the end of her research paper to show all the sources she used.

Conversation

Have you finished your research paper yet?

Not yet, I'm still working on the bibliography.

I always struggle with putting the bibliography together.

Same here! It takes so much time to make sure everything is formatted correctly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bibliography is formed from "biblion" (meaning book) and "graphia" (meaning writing). It refers to the writing about books or a list of books used in a particular work.

Memory Tip

Think of 'biblion' meaning book and 'graphia' meaning writing — a bibliography is essentially a list of writings about books.

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