Essays: meaning, definitions and examples

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essays

 

[ หˆษ›seษช ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

academic writing

Essays are short pieces of writing on a particular subject. They are usually non-fiction and can be formal or informal in style. Essays often present the author's own argument or interpretation.

Synonyms

articles, compositions, papers

Examples of usage

  • Students are required to write essays as part of their coursework.
  • Her essay on environmental conservation was well-researched and persuasive.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

In literature, an essay is a short piece of writing that expresses the author's own thoughts and ideas. It can be a reflection on a specific topic or a response to a piece of literature.

Synonyms

composition, dissertation, piece

Examples of usage

  • Montaigne is known for popularizing the literary form of the essay.
  • She wrote an essay on the themes of love and loss in Shakespeare's sonnets.
Context #3 | Verb

writing

To essay means to attempt or try something. It can also refer to the act of writing an essay.

Synonyms

attempt, try, undertake

Examples of usage

  • She will essay a new approach to the problem.
  • He essayed to write a novel in a month.

Translations

Translations of the word "essays" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ensaios

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฌเค‚เคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Essays

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ esai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตััะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ eseje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒƒใ‚ปใ‚ค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท essais

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ensayos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท denemeler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜ํ•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุงู„ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eseje

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ eseje

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎบๆ–‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ eseji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ritgerรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัััะตะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒกแƒ”แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ esseylษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ensayos

Etymology

The word 'essay' comes from the French word 'essayer', which means 'to try' or 'to attempt'. The concept of the essay as a literary form dates back to the 16th century, with Michel de Montaigne often credited as one of the pioneers of the genre. Essays have since become a common form of academic and literary expression, allowing writers to explore ideas and arguments in a structured and thoughtful manner.

See also: essay.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,553 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.