Example: The source edition of the manuscript is crucial for accurate historical research.
Definition
"Source edition" refers to the original or earliest version of a text or manuscript from which later copies or translations are made. It is crucial in historical research for verifying authenticity and understanding the original content and context of the document.
Translations
edición original
oorspronkelijke editie
edició original
édition source
Ausgabe der Quelle
Etymology
The term "source edition" combines 'source,' from the Old French 'sourse,' meaning origin or spring, and 'edition,' from Latin 'editio,' meaning a publication or bringing forth. Together, they signify the first published or original version of a work, serving as the primary reference point for subsequent reproductions.
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"Source edition" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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