bibliography
UK[ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi]US[ˌbɪbliˈɑːɡrəfi]
n
A list of the books and articles that a writer has used or referred to in their work.
n
A list of books and articles on a particular subject.
n
The study of the history of books, their authorship, printing, publication, editions, etc.
Morpheme Breakdown
biblio
graphy
biblio
book
graphy
writing
Etymology
The word 'bibliography' is a compound of two Greek elements. The first, biblio-, originates from biblion, meaning "book," which itself derives from Byblos, the name of a Phoenician port from which papyrus was exported to Greece. The second, -graphy, comes from graphein, meaning "to write" or "to record." Literally, the term signifies "the writing of books." Over time, its meaning shifted from the act of writing books to the systematic description and listing of them. This evolution reflects the transition from the physical creation of texts to the scholarly practice of cataloging and studying them as objects.
Analysis
Structure: biblio (book) + graphy (writing)
- biblio: From Greek biblion (book, papyrus roll). A combining form meaning "book" or "books."
- graphy: From Greek -graphia (writing, description). A noun-forming suffix meaning "a process or form of writing, drawing, or recording."
Examples
She included a comprehensive bibliography at the end of her research paper.
For further reading, consult the bibliography on medieval history.
His interest in bibliography led him to become an expert on early printed books.