edition
UK[ɪˈdɪʃn]US[ɪˈdɪʃn]
n
a particular form or version of a published text, such as a book, newspaper, or magazine.
n
the total number of copies of a book, newspaper, etc., published at one time.
n
a particular version of a text that has been revised or created by a particular editor.
Morpheme Breakdown
edit
ion
edit
publish
ion
noun suffix
Etymology
the word 'edition' traces its lineage to the latin verb 'edere', which means 'to give out' or 'to publish', itself formed from 'e-' (out) and 'dare' (to give). the noun 'editio' (a giving out, publishing) was derived from this verb. entering english via french in the late 16th century, 'edition' initially retained the core sense of the act of publishing. over time, the meaning shifted focus from the action to the concrete product—the specific form or version of a text that is published. the suffix '-ion' solidifies this as a noun denoting the result of the editorial and publishing process.
Analysis
Structure: edit (publish) + ion (noun suffix)
edit originates from latin 'edere', meaning 'to give out, publish'. ion is a latin-derived noun-forming suffix indicating an action or process, or the result of an action.
Examples
the first edition of the novel contained several printing errors.
the evening newspaper runs a special weekend edition.
she owns a rare collector's edition of the author's complete works.