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Something you find out about a word by looking it up in the dictionary?
When looking up a word in the dictionary, you can find out its definition, part of speech, and sometimes its origin or etymology.
How do you find the history of a word?
To find the history of a word, you can consult dictionaries, etymology resources, or language history books. Etymology dictionaries specifically focus on the origin and development of words over time. Online resources like the Online Etymology Dictionary or academic databases can also provide detailed information on the history of words.
Where would be the best place to find the etymology of minuscule?
a scholarly dictionary
What does a dictionary give about a word?
It depends on the word in question but for the most part a dictionary will give the word, what type of word it is, its pronunciation, its definition(s), and etymology if it is known. Some may also use it in a sentence or phrase as an example.
What is the root word for systematic?
The easiest way for you to answer your question is to use a dictionary. With a good dictionary, you will see a break down of the word by syllable/s & the origin and/or etymology of words. You should familiarize yourself with a good dictionary to acquire this skill. If you look up systematic in the dictionary, you will easily be able to answer your own question.
Where do you find the origin of a word?
In an etymology dictionary.
Where is the good place to find information on the etymology of a word?
Dictionary
Does a thesaurus give the etymology of a word?
No, a thesaurus does not give the etymology of a word. However, the etymology can be found in a dictionary.
How does A thesaurus gives the etymology of a word?
No, a thesaurus does not give the etymology of a word. However, the etymology can be found in a dictionary.
Something you find out about a word by looking it up in the dictionary?
When looking up a word in the dictionary, you can find out its definition, part of speech, and sometimes its origin or etymology.
What does 'scanium' mean?
'Scanium' is a nonsense word. It does not appear in the online dictionary OR the etymology dictionary.
What is the etymology of word 'glee'?
Middle English. If you ever need an etymology use a dictionary or the attached link.
Where can one find a good etymology dictionary?
An etymology dictionary can be purchased at Amazon. It can also be found at a local bookstore, such as Barnes and Noble or a local university bookstore.
What reference source supplies information about the etymology of a word?
A dictionary or an etymological dictionary provides information about the origin and historical development of words, including their etymology. Online resources such as Etymonline.com can also be helpful in researching the etymology of words.
Where would be the best place to find the etymology of minuscule?
a scholarly dictionary
Four things a dictionary tells about a word?
Depending on the dictionary, there are several things a dictionary might tell about a word (choose any four from this list):spellingtype of word (noun, verb etc)pronunciationmeaning(s)etymology (origin of word, e.g. from Old English)
Where can you find meaning of dialect words?
You can find the meaning of dialect words in online dictionaries, regional language resources, or by asking native speakers of that particular dialect. Reading literature or watching movies set in the region can also help to understand the meanings of dialect words.
