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1. guides.library.cornell.edu › englishlit › encyclopediasSpecialized Encyclopedias & Dictionaries - English Literature ...

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   Apr 5, 2024 · A collection of brief entries for colloquial and proverbial phrases, biographical and mythological references, fictitious characters, titles, etc., giving origin, derivation, or meaning, as appropriate. Much revised over the years by various editors.

   • Literary Terms and Concepts

     First published fifty years ago, A GLOSSARY OF LITERARY...

   • Chronologies

     A chronological listing of births, deaths, events, and works...

   • Bibliographies

     Covers English literature from 600 A.D. to modern times....

   • Atlases & Gazeteers

     Specialized Encyclopedias & Dictionaries ; Periodical...

2. 5minuteenglish.com › exploring-englishExploring English Dictionaries: Types & Uses - 5 Minute English

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   Mar 6, 2024 · “Roget’s Thesaurus” is a classic example. Features: Synonyms and Antonyms: Offers a list of words with similar or opposite meanings. Variety in Expression: Helps in finding alternative words to express an idea. Etymological Dictionaries. Etymological dictionaries trace the history and origin of words.

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   Where can I find specialized dictionaries?

   • This feature uses the Encarta World English Dictionary. In addition to the college dictionaries listed above, there are countless types of specialized dictionaries, both in print and online. In fact, Amazon.com lists more than 111,000 dictionaries! There are specialized hardcover dictionaries for almost every academic subject.

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   What is a specialized dictionary?

   • A specialized dictionary is a dictionary that covers a relatively restricted set of phenomena. The definitive book on the subject (Cowie 2009) includes chapters on some of the dictionaries included below: Dictionaries of idioms and slang are common in most cultures.

   Specialized dictionary - Wikipedia

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   What dictionaries are there?

   • There are specialized hardcover dictionaries for almost every academic subject. You can buy dictionaries, for example, that contain only words that pertain to economics, literature, art, philosophy, computer science, and so forth. There are dictionaries of synonyms and antonyms, as well as thesauruses. Want to write poetry or song lyrics?

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   Are there specialized dictionaries for language learning?

   • In the area of language learning, there are specialized dictionaries for aspects of language which tend to be ordinary for mother-tongue speakers but may cause difficulty for learners.

   Specialized dictionary - Wikipedia

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4. mantex.co.uk › specialist-dictionariesSpecialist Dictionaries - guide to special interest reference

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   Nov 5, 2009 · Specialist dictionaries have two distinct advantages over conventional reference books. First, they can include far more specialist terms, technical jargon, and explanations of meanings than a normal (average-sized) dictionary.

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   There are specialized hardcover dictionaries for almost every academic subject. You can buy dictionaries, for example, that contain only words that pertain to economics, literature, art, philosophy, computer science, and so forth.

6. guides.library.cornell.edu › onlinedictionariesLanguage Dictionaries Online: A Guide: Scholarly & Specialized

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   Mar 27, 2024 · Dictionaries can be cross-searched, with an advance search for each individual dictionary enabling the user to perform more complex research queries. Each entry is accompanied by grammatical info, meaning(s), etymological commentary, reconstructions, cognates and often extensive bibliographical information.

   • Author: Michael Engle

   • Publish Year: 2011

7. sites.google.com › specialized-dictionariesSpecialized Dictionaries - EVA - Google Sites

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   Online dictionaries that enable visitors to type in a word and receive its equivalent in another language (or obtain an English word by entering a foreign one) abound; many websites, such as...

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Specialized_dictionarySpecialized dictionary - Wikipedia

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   One of the most common types of specialized dictionary is what is often referred to in English as a technical dictionary and in German as a Fachwörterbuch. These dictionaries cover the terminology of a particular subject field or discipline.