Dictionary and Thesaurus

Information and difference between dictionary and thesaurus.

1. Dictionary and Thesaurus

2. Contents History Introdction Difference between dictionary and thesaurus Types of dictionary S pecialized dictionary Defining dictionary P rescriptive VS Descriptive Historical dictionary single field dictionary sub field dictionary Dictionaries for natural language Types of thesaurus Uses of dictionary thesaurus K ind of information

3. History The word "dictionary" was invented by an Englishman called John of Garland in 1220 — he had written a book Dictionarius to help with Latin "diction". An early non-alphabetical list of 8000 English words was the Elementarie, created by Richard Mulcaster in 1582. The first book generally regarded as the first English dictionary was written as Robert Cawdrey.

4. Introduction A book or electronic resource that lists the words of a language (typically in alphabetical order) and gives their meaning, or gives the equivalent words in a different language, often also providing information about pronunciation, origin, and usage. A dictionary, sometimes known as a wordbook, is a collection of words in one or more specific languages, often arranged alphabetically (or by radical and stroke for ideographic languages), which may include information on definitions, usage, etymologies, pronunciations, translation, etc.

5. Difference between dictionary and thesaurus Dictionaries and thesauri are reference books for words. A Dictionary contains alphabetical lists of words that includes the meaning, etymology and pronunciation. The thesaurus is a book that contains synonyms and even antonyms. A thesaurus is a book that contains words that can be used in place of another word.

6. Types of dictionary In a general dictionary, each word may have multiple meanings. Some dictionaries include each separate meaning in the order of most common usage while others list definitions in historical order, with the oldest usage first. In many languages, words can appear in many different forms, but only the undeclined form appears as the headword in most dictionaries.

7. Specialized dictionary A specialized dictionary, also referred to as a technical dictionary, is a dictionary that focuses upon a specific subject field. e.g. (a business dictionary)

8. Defining dictionary The simplest dictionary, a defining dictionary, provides a core glossary of the simplest meanings of the simplest concepts. From these, other concepts can be explained and defined, in particular for those who are first learning a language.

9. P rescriptive Dictionary Descriptive dictionaries describe the language. They include words that are commonly used even if they are nonstandard. The editors will usually say that they are simply recording the language and how its words are used and spelled. True, there may be some guidance.

10. Descriptive Dictionary Prescriptive dictionaries tend to be more concerned about correct or standard English. They prescribe the proper usage and spelling of words.

11. Historical Dictionary A historical dictionary is a specific kind of descriptive dictionary which describes the development of words and senses over time, usually using citations to original source material to support its conclusions. It deals not only with the present-day meanings of words but also the historical development of their forms and meanings.

12. S ingle field Dictionary A single-field dictionary narrowly covers one particular subject field. (e.g. law)

13. Sub field Dictionary A sub-field dictionary covers a more specialized field. (e.g. constitutional law)

14. Dictionaries for natural language Dictionarie which are designed to be used by human beings, dictionaries for natural language processing. The final user is a human being but the direct user is a program. Such a dictionary does not need to be able to be printed on paper.

15. Types of Thesaurus General Specialized Online and electronic thesaurus

16. General A number of general thesauri are available, including: Thesaurus of English Words & Phrases The Synonym Finder Webster's New World Thesaurus

17. Specialized A specialized thesaurus is designed for particular user groups; discipline specific vocabularies and professional terms are selected and arranged. A number of thesauri are available including: Evaluation Thesaurus Great Song Thesaurus Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms Clinician's Thesaurus

18. Online and electronic thesaurus The online thesaurus is becoming popular due to the search behavioral changes of users. Advantages of an online thesaurus over print thesaurus are: search capability from multiple reference sources including etymological dictionary, dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia, web source index, and others. An electronic dictionary is a compact electronic device, operated by a battery. Users can carry with them and use it without going online.

19. Uses of Dictionary Dictionaries and thesauruses provide writing assistance for writers of all levels of experience and ability. The important issue is that you use a dictionary of some kind and that you understand what it can provide for you. Whether you use a print or online dictionary, the entries offer a wealth of information.

20. Using a Thesaurus Effectively Like dictionaries, thesauruses are available in both print and online media. And as with dictionaries, the convenience of modern technology dictates that online thesauruses are the preferred choice of most college students these days.

21. K ind of information A dictionary, sometimes known as a wordbook, is a collection of words in one or more specific languages, often arranged alphabetically (or by radical and stroke for ideographic languages), which may include information on definitions, usage, etymologies, pronunciations, translation, etc.