This all-new edition is now the most comprehensive thesaurus in print. The reference includes hundreds of new entries, the expanding vocabulary of today, contemporary slang, and 450,000 synonyms--more than any other thesaurus.
This all-new edition is now the most comprehensive thesaurus in print. The reference includes hundreds of new entries, the expanding vocabulary of today, contemporary slang, and 450,000 synonyms--more than any other thesaurus.
At last-a revolutionary state-of-the-art thesaurus that puts scores of synonyms at your fingertipsRevised and Expanded 3rd EditionROGET'S 21st CENTURY THESAURUSIN DICTIONARY FORMCombining 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 an 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 to 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 users an exceptional number of alternatives to fit any variation of style and tone..Created by the highly respected Princeton Language Institute.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 and antonyms reflect modern usage
“"EXCEPTIONAL...unique words and groupings...this source is a gem!"-Booklist”
“EXCEPTIONAL...unique words and groupings...this source is a gem!” —Booklist
Lexicographer Barbara Ann Kipfer holds a Ph.D. and an M.Phil in linguistics from England's University of Exeter, and is a pioneer in electronic lexical systems. She has designed and assembled lexicographic references and conducted lexicographic researches for many clients. She is a member of the Dictionary Society of North America, the Association of Computational Linguistics, and the European Association for Lexicography.
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