American Heritage Dictionary - Couverture souple

American Heritage Publishing Company

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0440201896 ISBN 13 : 9780440201892

Editeur : Laurel Leaf, 1987

Synopsis

Book by American Heritage

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The all-new Fourth Edition of the American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language offers more information about the language, in a more accessible format, than any other dictionary in its class. And its elegant, inviting design makes it the most handsome reference book on the market.

The Editors of the American Heritage® Dictionary have added over 10,000 new words and senses. From slang and popular culture to the latest medical, high-tech, and scientific terms, the Fourth Edition's vocabulary has been thoroughly updated to reflect our constantly changing language.

Fresh, full-color design. Over 4,000 full-color photographs, drawings, and maps enhance the American Heritage® Dictionary’s definitions and make browsing irresistible.

Trustworthy usage guidance. The American Heritage® Dictionary has distinguished itself for decades by offering clear and comprehensive usage guidance. Hundreds of new and updated Usage Notes, based on the results of surveys sent to the more than 200 scholars and writers who comprise our Usage Panel, help you make informed decisions about usage questions you face every day.

More in-depth note features than any other dictionary. Word Histories, Synonym Paragraphs, and Regional Notes explore the language in a breadth and depth unequaled by any other dictionary.

All-new Our Living Language Notes. A fascinating new series of Notes illustrates how social factors such as age and ethnicity influence the way our language is shaped by speakers from all walks of life.

Unrivaled biographies and geographies. The American Heritage® Dictionary has long been known for its expansive treatment of biographical and geographical entries. These informative capsule summaries have been thoroughly updated for the Fourth Edition.

Two unique Appendixes. Discover the hidden connections between words in the newly expanded Appendix of Indo-European Roots and in the all-new Appendix of Semitic Roots. The American Heritage® Dictionary offers you the most thorough and intriguing view of the history of words to be found in any dictionary.

Présentation de l'éditeur

·Over 70,000 entries
·Thoroughly revised and updated
·1,000 new words and meanings
·Over 400 photographs and illustrations
·Expert guidance on correct usage

Based on the bestselling American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

American Heritage® dictionaries are widely known as the most innovative and informative dictionaries in today's market. This all-new fourth edition of the best-selling classic continues that tradition with its clear and precise definitions, its expert usage guidance, and its wealth of illustrations. Newly updated to reflect our changing language, this revised edition is the most up-to-date and authoritative dictionary available today.

·More than a thousand new entries for such terms as e-tailer, zine, bioreserve, chatroom, red card, domestic partner

·More biographical and geographical entries than any other paperback, thoroughly updated for the new millennium

·The most lavishly illustrated dictionary on the market -- with over 400 images

·Expert usage guidance based on the American Heritage® Usage Panel

·Regional notes from around the country

·Hundreds of synonym lists, fascinating etymologies, and much more

American Heritage® Dictionaries. Setting a new standard.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Laurel Leaf
• Date d'édition: 1987
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0440201896
• ISBN 13: 9780440201892
• Reliure: Poche
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible