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OverviewThis book, now in its third edition, is still the most uniquely comprehensive resource for finding word parts needed to express a concept. Along with aiding vocabulary expansion, this dictionary provides guidance to those who may be interested in inventing or deciphering words bearing an established and embedded meaning. This work is split into three parts. Part I, the dictionary proper, provides an alphabetical listing of over 5,100 word parts. Each entry includes a brief definition, examples of use and etymology. Part II, the Finder, is a reverse dictionary that allows users to start with a meaning or concept to then find word parts that express the meaning. The only reverse dictionary of its kind,this section is updated with over 4,600 search terms in total. The expanded Part III organizes word parts under 20 convenient categories--like The Body, Fear or Dislike of, Experts and Shapes. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael J. SheehanPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Edition: 3rd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.404kg ISBN: 9780786494347ISBN 10: 0786494344 Pages: 299 Publication Date: 25 December 2020 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Preface PART Dictionary PART Finder (Reverse Dictionary) PART Categories Animals The Body Colors Dimensions Directions Divination Eating Habits Emotional States The Environment Experts and Their Titles Fear or Dislike of Food Location Measurement Science Mental Processes Negatives Numbers The Senses Shapes TimeReviews“Those interested in etymology will particularly appreciate this volume…This is fascinating stuff. ...highly recommended”—Choice Those interested in etymology will particularly appreciate this volume...This is fascinating stuff. ...highly recommended --Choice Author InformationA retired English professor, Michael J. Sheehan taught at Olive-Harvey College, City College of Chicago. He is the author of works of fiction, writing handbooks and is a member of the Society of Midland Authors, the Dictionary Society of North America, the American Dialect Society, and Michigan Writers. His blog Wordmall can be found at verbmall.blogspot.com. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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