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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

stemma

/ˈstɛmə/ noun · British & US
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What does stemma mean?

noun

A stemma is a diagram or chart showing the relationships between different versions of a text, often used in textual criticism to illustrate the evolution of a manuscript or document.

Example

"The scholar used a stemma to illustrate the complex relationships between the different manuscripts of the ancient text."

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