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What is the difference between an encyclopedia and a dictionary?
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∙ 14y ago
the encyclopedia gives information from either all branches of knowledge while the dictionary is a collection of words in a specific language listed alphabetically, with definition, etymologies, phonetics, pronunciation, abbreviations and other information
and encyclopedias have volumes of books while dictionaries don't (some...)
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∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoDictionaries only define words while encyclopedias give facts and history on people, places, and things. Sometimes the articles in encyclopedias can be very long, the definitions of words in the dictionary are usually brief. Dictionaries have verbs, adjectives, pronouns etc... while encyclopedias only have nouns in them.
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What living creature is first in dictionary and encyclopedia?
the first living creature in the dictionary is an aardvark
What is the difference between slang and pretentious words?
Slang words are words that are not in the dictionary.
Can you tell the difference between write and wright if not do you need a dictionary?
you can tell the difference between right and wrong from the little voice inside your head
What is difference between electronic dictionary and dictionary?
A dictionary is a tome. Something you can pick up and leaf through. The electronic version is a database that can give definitions of words that are typed into it.
Name a book students keep in hand for reference?
dictionary encyclopedia bible medical
What is the differnce between a dictionary and an encyclopedia?
A dictionary provides a basic definition for a given word. An encyclopedia provides basic information for a given topic, such as a specific person (depending on the encyclopedia).
What is the difference of dictionary and encyclopedia?
thesaurus: gives synonyms dictionary: brief definitions encyclopedia: definition plus etymology plus discussion, history, general information, etc.; including articles on people, places, events etc.
How do you find a word in an encyclopedia?
Encyclopedia or dictionary? Alphabetically.
What is older an encyclopedia or dictionary?
encylopedia
What are some of the categories of information provided in The Free Dictionary?
Some of the categories of Information provided in The Free Dictionary are Dictionary/Thesaurus, Medical Dictionary, Legal Dictionary and Financial Dictionary. There are also the Acronyms, Idioms and Encyclopedia and Wikipedia Encyclopedia Categories in The Free Dictionary.
What is the difference between dictionarythesaurusencyclopedia?
A dictionary tells you the definition (meaning) of a word. A thesaurus gives you words of similar definition An encyclopedia is a database for well known, important, and famous people, events, objects and concepts.
What is the difference between a dictionary and a reference manual?
The words
What is the difference between the term cultural and cultural?
If you would, for instance, read a dictionary, such as the "Webster's Student's Dictionary, you will find that the difference between cultural and cultural is basically nonexistent.
What living creature is first in dictionary and encyclopedia?
the first living creature in the dictionary is an aardvark
Differentiate encyclopedia from dictionary?
An encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work that covers a wide range of topics in depth, often with articles written by experts. It provides detailed information on subjects such as history, science, and culture. On the other hand, a dictionary is a reference tool that primarily focuses on defining words and providing information on their spelling, pronunciation, and usage.
What is the difference between a dictionary and vocabulary?
A dictionary is a book that contains definitions of words; a vocabulary is the words that someone knows. So, the difference is between words in a book and words in a mind.
A place where yesterday follows today?
In the Dictionary, encyclopedia or Thesaurus.
