Excerpt — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈek-ˌsərpt/ (noun) /ek-ˈsərpt/ (verb) ex·cerpt

Meaning & Definition of Excerpt

Excerpt (noun)

  1. a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied, extract

Excerpt (verb)

  1. to select (a passage) for quoting, extract
  2. to take or publish extracts from (something, such as a book)

Excerpt (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a part taken from a longer work

    "he'll read an excerpt from the novel at the book signing"

    similar: extract, passage
    related: clip, snippet, sound bite, citation, quotation, locus classicus, longueur, purple passage, context, sample, selection

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Excerpt

The most common words with a similar meaning to Excerpt:

extract, passage

Related Words for Excerpt

clip, snippet, sound bite, citation, quotation, locus classicus, longueur, purple passage, context, sample, selection

Word Forms of Excerpt

Inflections: excerpted, excerpting, excerpts

Derived words: excerptor (noun), excerption (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Excerpt

borrowed from Latin excerptum, noun derivative from neuter of excerptus, past participle of excerpere "to pick out, select, choose (a passage from a text for quotation)" excerpt:2

First known use: 1627

Frequently Asked Questions about Excerpt

What does "Excerpt" mean?

"Excerpt" means a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied, extract. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied, extract.

What is another word for "Excerpt"?

Other words for "Excerpt" include extract and passage. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Excerpt" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Excerpt"?

There are 13 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Excerpt". Common alternatives include extract and passage.

How do you use "Excerpt" in a sentence?

Examples of "Excerpt" in a sentence: "he'll read an excerpt from the novel at the book signing".

Is "Excerpt" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Excerpt" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Excerpt"?

"Excerpt" is pronounced /ˈek-ˌsərpt/ as a noun and /ek-ˈsərpt/ as a verb and divided into syllables as ex·cerpt.

What is the origin of the word "Excerpt"?

"Excerpt" comes from borrowed from Latin excerptum, noun derivative from neuter of excerptus, past participle of excerpere "to pick out, select, choose (a passage from a text for quotation)" excerpt:2. First known use: 1627.

What is another word for "Excerpt" meaning "a part taken from a longer work"?

When "Excerpt" (noun) means a part taken from a longer work, synonyms include extract and passage.