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What reference source in which all uses of a word can be found is..... 1. a book of synonyms and antonyms 2. a book on the history of language 3. a grammar 4. an unabridged dictionary?
an unabridged dictionary
What is an unabridged dictonary?
An unabridged dictionary is a comprehensive and extensive dictionary that includes all words in a language, along with their meanings, pronunciations, and etymologies. Unlike abridged dictionaries which contain a selection of commonly used words, unabridged dictionaries aim to provide a comprehensive coverage of a language's vocabulary.
Was there a dictionary before Noah Websters?
Yes in England Dr. Samuel Johnson had already publshed A Dictionary of the English Language,in 1755.
Do An unabridged dictionary contains all of the words in the English language?
Yes, an unabridged dictionary contains the most comprehensive collection of words in the English language, including archaic, obsolete, and dialectal terms. It aims to provide a complete record of the language's vocabulary without omitting any words.
Is Websters third edition same as Websters third new international?
Webster's Third Edition and Webster's Third New International Dictionary refer to the same dictionary, which was published in 1961. This edition is known for its comprehensive coverage of the English language and its innovative approach to defining words. It is often simply called Webster's Third, and the full title includes "New International" to indicate its status as a modern update to earlier editions.
When was the Websters dictionary invented?
Noah Webster, the author of popular readers and spelling books for schools, published his first dictionary, A Compendious Dictionary of the English Language, in 1806.
In which would you find a short easy-to-understand definition of the word vanquish an abridged dictionary of the English language a legal dictionary an unabridged dictionary of the Latin language an y?
You would likely find a short, easy-to-understand definition of the word "vanquish" in an abridged dictionary of the English language. A legal dictionary would focus more on legal terminology and definitions as they relate to the law. An unabridged dictionary of the Latin language would provide detailed definitions of Latin words, not English words like "vanquish."
Does an unabridged dictionary contain all of the words in the English language?
Probably not. There always seems to be a few words which can be found in one dictionary which are not found in others. What unabridged means is that the dictionary contains all the words which the dictionary writer wrote definitions for. An abridged dictionary contains only those words that an editor thought you would likely need to look up, and leaves out those which are extremely technical or obsolete.
Is Websters online dictionary good?
Yes it is a very reliable dictionary and millions use it.
How many words are in the unabriged English dictionary?
Different publishers and different versions have different totals.Answer:The Oxford Unabridged English Dictionary (the largest English-language dictionary) contains some 290,000 entries with some 616,500 word forms.
Is crief a word?
I can't find "crief" in the Random House Webster's Unabridged dictionary but Crieff is a town in Scotland.
What was noah webster famous for?
He is most famous for making the dictionary more commonplace in the class room. It is called Webster's Dictionary, which is still used today. He was born in 1788 and he was a strong advocate of public education; he wrote the standards of the english language.
