excerpt
Translation
excerpt, extract, passage
Examples
She read an excerpt from her new book.
She read an excerpt from her new book.
The film included an excerpt of the interview.
The film included an excerpt of the interview.
Grammar Patterns
an excerpt from ((sth.)) an excerpt from her new book
Similar Words
Synonyms: extract, passage, selection, quotation
Etymology
From Latin 'excerptus', past participle of 'excerpere' meaning 'to pick out'. 'ex-' (out) + 'carpere' (to pluck).
Memory Tips
Think of 'ex-' as 'out' and 'cerpt' like 'carpet' – you're plucking a piece 'out' of a larger carpet of text.