Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus: Updated & Expanded 2nd Edition - Softcover

Kipfer, Barbara Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0440235138 ISBN 13: 9780440235132

Publisher: Dell, 1999

Synopsis

Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus enables users to learn and make sense of words in a way no other thesaurus does, with:

·17,000 main words, alphabetically listed, with parts of speech and concise definitions, for convenient, at-a-glance decision making.
·450,000 synonyms, more than any other thesaurus
·A versatile, thorough compilation of words and phrases - from slang to common usage - to the most erudite of word choices.
·Hundreds of recently coined and common Americanisms
·A unique Concept Index to find words with only one concept in mind, rather than a specific word. This process of linking words together mirrors the way we actually think.

With its innovative Concept Index, this thesaurus enhances the traditional function of thesauri; the simple replacement of one word with another. The Concept Index enriches users' understanding of meaning and usage by grouping together main entry words that share a similar idea or property - achieving broad connections of language between such categories as: ACTIONS, CAUSES, LIFE FORMS, QUALITIES, SENSES, etc.

The essential reference for the 21st century, this is the most up-to-the-minute thesaurus of American English today. students, professionals and general users will love its easy-to-use dictionary format and will find its reliable, accurate word choices indispensable.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Combining scholarly authority with a new awareness of today's communication demands, Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus is the simple, reliable way to find the perfect word for your needs. It features as easy-to-use dictionary format plus a revolutionary concept index that arranges words by idea, thus enhancing the user's process of association, and leading scores of additional selections. The inclusion of a wide spectrum of words and phrases with each entry -- from sophisticated choices to completely new vocabulary in the language -- brings the user an exceptional number of alternatives to fit any variation of style and tone. Created by a leading expert in linguists and lexicography with today's communication needs in mind. More word choices than any other thesaurus -- Over 1 million words! Concise definitions for each main entry. A revolutionary concept index -- arranged by idea, it mirrors the way we actually think! No obsolete terms -- all synonyms reflect modern usage.

"Exceptional... unique words and groupings... This resource is a gem!" -- Booklist.

From the Back Cover:

"Exceptional... unique words and groupings... This resource is a gem!" -- Booklist.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dell
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0440235138
• ISBN 13: 9780440235132
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 976