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Reference Books
This category is for questions and answers about reference books. This includes dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, and almanacs.
981 Questions
How were Daniel and Noah Webster related?
Daniel Webster and Noah Webster were brothers. Daniel Webster was a prominent American statesman and orator, known for his work as a lawyer and U.S. senator, while Noah Webster was a lexicographer who published the first edition of his famous dictionary in 1828.
What can be found in dictionary?
A dictionary typically contains definitions of words, pronunciations, parts of speech, and sometimes origins or examples of usage. It may also include synonyms, antonyms, and other helpful information about language.
Do all English dictionaries use the same symbols to show pronunciation?
No, not all English dictionaries use the same symbols to show pronunciation. Different dictionaries may use different systems like IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) or their own pronunciation guides with unique symbols. It's best to refer to the pronunciation key provided by the specific dictionary you are using.
How many quarters are in a dictionary?
There are no quarters in a dictionary. A dictionary is a reference book that contains words and their definitions, not coins.
Why Denis invented the encyclopedia?
Denis Diderot did not invent the encyclopedia; he edited and contributed to the "Encyclopédie," a prominent 18th-century encyclopedia. The purpose of the "Encyclopédie" was to compile and disseminate knowledge across various fields, challenging established authorities and promoting Enlightenment ideals of reason and skepticism. Diderot aimed to democratize knowledge and empower individuals to think critically about the world around them.
What are the 4 dictionary groups?
basically alphabet divided into 4 groups
group 1 a b c d e
group2 f g h i j k l m
group3 n o p q r s
group4 t u v w x y z
A dictionary includes the pronunciation of the word and the meaning(s) of the word. It may also include synonyms and antonyms for the word.
Why was Al Zahrawi encyclopedia imortant?
Al-Zahrawi's medical encyclopedia, known as the "Kitab al-Tasrif," was important because it encompassed a wide range of medical knowledge and surgical techniques that were groundbreaking for its time. It became a key reference for medical practices in the Islamic world and Europe for centuries, influencing the development of medicine and surgery. Al-Zahrawi's work also emphasized the importance of empirical evidence and practical training in the field of medicine.
When was the first encyclopedia created?
The oldest substantial encyclopedia is Zedler's Universal-Lexikon. (There are also a handful of shortish, single-volume encyclopedias dating from about 1709 onwards). Zedler appeared in 64 volumes (plus a 4-volume supplement) between 1732 and 1754. It was published by Johann Heinrich Zedler and appeared in Leipzig and Halle (in Germany). Most of the contributions were written by professors at these two universities. As is customary the articles are anonymous. Despite the fact that the work contains some plagiarism and a number of errors, it was a very remarkable achievement and represented a substantial investment. Joncey
What words have at least 25 letters?
The following words have at least 25 letters:
Antidisestablishmentarianism
Floccinaucinihilipilification
hepaticocholangiogastrostomy
immunoelectrophoretically
pneumoencephalographically
Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanokoniosis.
pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism
psychoneuroendocrinological
psychophysicotherapeutics
radioimmunoelectrophoresis
spectrophotofluorometrically
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
thyroparathyroidectomized
Write a short note on data dictionary?
Data Dictionary means that data about data i.e, meta data.
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Meta Data means that the properties about your data.
Example: - By Right clicking on any file or folder and selecting the properties option. and the properties dialog box will open on your screen as properties is called Meta Data.
What information can you find in an almanac?
actually an almanac is an annual publication .an example of an almanac is the 1991 filways philippine almanac is arranged in 12 chapters.each chapters correspond to a calendar month......
When was ain't put in the dictionary?
Actually, "Ain't" is in the dictionary.
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Should you buy a set of World Book or a set of Encyclopedia Britannica for my middle school kids?
For middle school kids, a set of World Book would be more appropriate as it is designed to be more accessible and engaging for younger readers. Encyclopedia Britannica may be too complex and detailed for their age group.
The word comes from the Greek via Latin, first applied to maps from depictions of Atlas supporting the heavens in the 16th Century collection of maps...so, yes
Yes. Atlas was the name of a giant in old Greek Stories who carried the world on his shoulders. Long ago, the giant's picture was often placed on the first page of books of maps. So a book of maps came to be known as an atlas. (From World Book Student Dictionary)
What is the thickest book in the world?
The thickest book in the world is believed to be "The Complete Miss Marple" by Agatha Christie, which contains all 12 Miss Marple novels in a single volume. It has over 4,000 pages and is over 4 inches thick.
How is Webster's dictionary different from a British dictionary?
Webster's dictionary is an American English dictionary that was originally written and continues to be edited with American English spellings, definitions and colloquialisms in mind.
There are many words in Webster's dictionary that have different definitions than they would in a British dictionary. For example the word "lift" used in America as in "Can I get a lift?" would mean, "Can I have a ride?" In a British dictionary, the word "lift" might refer to an elevator lift.
An example of a spelling difference can be seen in the American English word "theater" and the British English word "theatre". These words have the exact same definition and differ only in the way that they are spelled.
Despite being recognized as two distinct dialects, American English and British English are mutually intelligible. This means that a speaker of American English should be able to hold a complete conversation with a speaker of British English with negligible difficulty.
What are the newest dictionary words?
Dictionaries describe how language is used, so if people start using a new word, at some point this will be noticed by observant lexicographers, who will then add the word to the next edition of their dictionary.
Where can you find a Spanish-english dictionary?
To find a directory of multilingual directories you can use translation agencies' websites. For example there are interesting online dictionaries on Datawords' website (French translation agency): http://www.datawords-traduction.com . You can also use translator's blog. Professional translators often list their favourite tools to translate.
How was the first dictionary made?
The first dictionaries were available through the printing press, as they are today, but they had to be bound by hand. They used parchment for paper and either calf skin or wood for the covers.
The first purely English alphabetical dictionary was A Table Alphabeticall, written by an English teacher named Robert Cawdrey in 1604. Samuel Johnson's A Dictionary of the English Language, published in 1775, however, is considered the first reliable dictionary produced. In 1806, American Noah Webster published his own dictionary, A Compendious Dictionary of the English Language. In 1807 Webster began compiling a second expanded and fully comprehensive dictionary, An American Dictionary of the English Language.
An English-to-Hindi dictionary is a resource that provides translations of English words and phrases into Hindi. It can be used to understand the meanings of English words in Hindi for language learning or communication purposes.
