The Oxford Compact English Dictionary (División Academic) Thompson, Della Summary With over 187,000 clear definitions and entries, excellent coverage of new words, and extra language help, this is the ideal dictionary to keep you up to date with today's English. With over 187,000 clear definitions and entries, excellent coverage of new words, and extra language help, this is the ideal dictionary to keep you up to date with today's English. Based on the Concise Oxford Dictionary 9/e, its new features make it easy to use and accessible - providing thelanguage guidance really needed for everyday life. Definitions in clear, current English are complemented by extra spelling and pronunciation help for difficult words, with a simplified pronunciation system (not IPA). Usage notes with plenty of illustrative examples are included, as well as language panels that offer a greater understanding of howthe language fits together. Etymologies are written in a simple, practical style , and derivatives are placed at the end of entries in order to make them easy to find. 21 Quick Reference appendices including Time Zones, the Beaufort Scale, Beverage and Cooking Measures, Laundry Codes, Clothing Sizes, Alphabets, the Zodiac, the Calendar, and Maths Symbols provide the sort of information you wouldn't normally expect to find in a dictionary of this size. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 1248 pages · Paperback By Thompson, Della Details ISBN: 9780198600640 Author: Thompson, Della Format: Paperback Pages: 1248 Language: English Publication date: 1 June 1998 Condition: Used – Very Good About the authors Thompson, Della and Della F. Thompson · Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA More about this book Reviews For greater clarity, the most important meaning of each word is placed first. This is followed by derived senses, technical senses, slang, idioms, and historical or obsolete senses.
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