writings; literary works; chapters and sections
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesnoun
chapters and sections; structure of a piece of writing
formalRefers to the structural divisions (like chapters and sections) within a piece of writing.
This article has a very clear structure of chapters and sections.
Before writing a thesis, you should first plan out its chapters, sections, and paragraphs.
noun
writings; literary works; articles
formalUsed broadly to refer to written works, compositions, or literary pieces.
His prose writing has left behind many beautiful literary works.
This poetry collection includes brilliant writings from different periods of his life.
noun
chapter (of history); episode; phase
literaryUsed metaphorically to refer to a chapter or episode in history, life, or a grand narrative.
This event has written a new chapter in the history of relations between the two countries.
A glorious chapter in his life has begun.
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Those difficult years are an important chapter in the history of their struggle.