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BNC: 4833 COCA: 9393

testament

testament /ˈtɛstəmənt/ noun
plural testaments
testament
/ˈtɛstəmənt/
noun
plural testaments
Learner's definition of TESTAMENT
: proof or evidence that something exists or is true证明;证据
[count]
[noncount]
[count] law : the legal instructions in which you say who should receive your property, possessions, etc., after you die : will遗嘱

— testamentary

/ˌtɛstəˈmɛntəri/ adjective, law
BNC: 4833 COCA: 9393

testament

noun

tes·​ta·​ment ˈte-stə-mənt How to pronounce testament (audio)
1
a
: a tangible proof or tribute
b
: an expression of conviction : creed
2
a
: an act by which a person determines the disposition of his or her property after death
b
: will
3
a
capitalized : either of two main divisions of the Bible
b
archaic : a covenant between God and the human race
testamentary adjective

Example Sentences

The success of the album, which is only available online, is a testament to the power of the Internet. a person's last will and testament
Recent Examples on the Web The fact that the Knights were favored by a touchdown heading into this game is a testament to the perception of the UCF program. Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 But the e-commerce juggernaut’s involvement is a testament to the fact that there is a lot of money to be made by fixing America’s broken system. David Wainer, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 The Crown is testament to that, and even the tragic demise of Princess Diana in the late 1990s was an outgrowth of the royals as a brand, given how relentlessly she was pursued by paparazzi. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 That the team carried on like usual was a testament to Watson, Brissett, Kevin Stefanski and other leaders. Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 Sac Republic's appearance in the title match of the tournament, which is more than a century old, is a testament to the team's perseverance after a tough couple of years. Anne M. Peterson, ajc, 6 Sep. 2022 The resurgence of the monochromatic tracksuit in recent years is a testament to the status symbol that Juicy Couture remains. Meg Donohue, ELLE, 6 Sep. 2022 From New York Times bestselling author Helen Rappaport comes a superb and revealing biography of Mary Seacole that is testament to her remarkable achievements and corrective to the myths that have grown around her. Helen Rappaport, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2022 The faintly visible mark from my finger is a testament to how easily the X1 Carbon's finish picks up smudges. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 26 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin & Latin; Late Latin testamentum covenant with God, holy scripture, from Latin, last will, from testari to be a witness, call to witness, make a will, from testis witness; akin to Latin tres three & to Latin stare to stand; from the witness's standing by as a third party in a litigation — more at three, stand

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3b

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The first known use of testament was in the 14th century
BNC: 4833 COCA: 9393
testament

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + TESTAMENT | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEfitting, good, great, true恰當的/良好的/了不起的/真正的證明powerful, remarkable有力的/引人注目的證明living活證明Adams is a living testament to the power of following one's dreams.亞當斯是追尋夢想的力量的活生生的證明。sad悲哀的證明The decline of the port is sad testament to the state of the shipping industry.該港的衰落是航運業現狀的可悲證明。mute, visible無言的/清楚的證明The crumbling ruins bear mute testament to the ravages of war.頹垣斷壁無言地訴說着戰爭的創傷。VERB + TESTAMENTbe, bear (especially BrE) 是⋯的證明That so many people came is (a) testament to her powers of persuasion.這麼多人來說明她有強大的說服力。The immaculate state of the garden bears testament to a lifetime's effort.花園料理得盡善盡美是畢生心血的明證。PREPOSITIONtestament to⋯的證明The monument is a worthy testament to the courage of the men who fought in the war.這座紀念碑是那些參戰者勇氣的最佳證明。

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