Word Masters
(pali-mpse-stic) 3 syllables

Definition

relating to something that has been reused or altered but still bears traces of its earlier form

Example Sentence

His palimpsestic narratives layer one civilization over another, making the ground beneath each character tremble with the weight of history.

More Example Sentences

The artist's palimpsestic style allowed her to blend old and new themes in her paintings.

Synonyms

layered, revised

Antonyms

original

Syllables count: 3