The teacher included great works of literature in his curriculum.
synonyms
writingwritten works
word origin — late Middle English (in the sense ‘knowledge of books’): via French from Latin litteratura, from littera (see letter)
literature, imagination, exhibition, decoration, creativity: meanings and examples
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literature · noun/ˈlɪdər(ə)tʃər/
written works such as poems, plays, and novels
The teacher included great works of literature in his curriculum.
Synonyms: writing, written works
Origin: late Middle English (in the sense ‘knowledge of books’): via French from Latin litteratura, from littera (see letter)
imagination · noun/ɪˌmædʒəˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
the ability to form pictures of things in your mind
While designing a new product, you need to use your imagination.
Synonyms: fantasy, vision
Origin: Middle English: via Old French from Latin imaginatio(n-), from the verb imaginari ‘picture to oneself’, from imago, imagin- ‘image’
exhibition · noun/ˌɛksəˈbɪʃən/
a public display of art, objects, or other interesting things for people to see
A collection of paintings by young local artists is on exhibition at the city museum.
Synonyms: display, showcase
Origin: late Middle English (in the sense ‘maintenance, support’; hence exhibition (sense 4), mid 17th century): via Old French from late Latin exhibitio(n-), from Latin exhibere ‘hold out’ (see exhibit)
decoration · noun/ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃən/
an object you put in a place to make it look more beautiful
The city will be full of Christmas decorations in December.
Synonyms: ornament
Origin: late Middle English: from late Latin decoratio(n-), from the verb decorare (see decorate)
creativity · noun/ˌkrieɪˈtɪvədi/
the ability to think of new and original ideas
The teacher encouraged the children to use their creativity to turn simple boxes and paper into toys and decorations.