burroughs
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A surname of notable individuals: "Burroughs" is a surname associated with several prominent American figures in literature, invention, and counterculture.
Usage
- As a proper noun: "Burroughs" is used to refer specifically to these individuals. It is typically preceded by a first name or initials for clarity.
- Capitalization: Always capitalized as it is a proper noun.
Examples
- Referring to the novelist:
- Edgar Rice Burroughs created the character Tarzan.
- Referring to the inventor:
- William S. Burroughs invented a key early calculating machine.
- Referring to the writer:
- The works of William S. Burroughs often explore unconventional themes.
Advanced Usage
- Literary and cultural reference: In academic or cultural discussions, "Burroughs" can signify a particular style or influence.
- The Beat Generation was profoundly influenced by Burroughs.
Variants and Related Words
- Burroughsian (adj): Pertaining to the style or themes associated with William S. Burroughs.
- The novel's fragmented narrative is distinctly Burroughsian.
Synonyms
- None as a proper noun: As a surname referring to specific individuals, there are no direct synonyms. Descriptions can be used instead (e.g., "the Tarzan author," "the Beat writer").
Related Phrases
- The Burroughs adding machine: A specific historical device.
- The office still used a vintage Burroughs adding machine.
Related Idioms
- None directly: The surname "Burroughs" itself is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.
Noun
- United States novelist and author of the Tarzan stories (1875-1950)
- United States inventor who patented the first practical adding machine (1855-1898)
- United States writer noted for his works portraying the life of drug addicts (1914-1997)