Incunabula

ENZH

What Does Incunabula Mean?

  • 初印本
  • 早期印刷书籍

Incunabula Pronunciation

/ɪnˈkjuːnəˌbjuːlə/

Incunabula Definition

noun

Definition

Books printed before 1501, during the infancy of printing.

In ZH

在印刷初期(1501年之前)印刷的书籍。

How to Use Incunabula in a Sentence

  • The library has a remarkable collection of incunabula.
  • Incunabula offer a glimpse into the early days of printing.
  • Many incunabula are now considered rare artifacts.
  • The university's incunabula are kept in a special climate-controlled room.
  • Scholars study incunabula to understand the evolution of printed texts.

Cultural Notes

Incunabula are often highly valued by collectors and historians for their historical significance.