plural palimpsests
1
technical
: a very old document on which the original writing has been erased and replaced with new writing
2
formal
: something that has changed over time and shows evidence of that change
The ancient city is an architectural palimpsest.
a palimpsest of memories
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“Palimpsest.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/palimpsest. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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