Dictionary Parts Flashcards
What is a mark (small u shape over a letter) that indicates a short vowel sound, as the u in cup?
Breve
What is a mark (ā) that indicates a long vowel sound, as the a in fate?
Macron
What is a mark (¨) that indicates a broad vowel sound, as the a in cälm?
Dieresis
What is a mark (upside-down e) that is used for any unaccented vowel and generally has an “uh” sound, as in around?
Schwa
What is a change in the form of the entry word to indicate different grammatical relationships?
An inflection
What form of adjectives and adverbs are given if irregular and often if they are formed by adding -er or -est?
Comparative and superlative
What is the warning to words that have limitations of usage called?
Restrictive labels
What are the four types of labels?
Field, geographical, time, and usage labels
What names are set in italics within the definition?
Scientific names (for plants and animals)
What leads you to further information that will help you understand the entry word better, is set in small capitals or in bold, and is often accompanied by the words see, compare (cf.), same as, variant of, etc?
Cross references
What is a sentence or a part of a sentence given to clarify a definition, to help distinguish similar meanings, and to illustrate the level of usage?
Sample contexts
What are photographs or drawings given to clarify a definition?
Illustrations
What is an expression whose meaning cannot be derived from the individual words in the expression?
Idioms
What gives the origin and history of a word and is enclosed within square brackets at the beginning or at the end of the entry?
Etymology
What are words formed from the entry word by the addition of a suffix?
Run-on entries
What illustrates the proper use of words, providing current information and guidance on matters of grammar, diction, pronunciation, and shades of meaning?
Usage notes
What type of dictionary has not been cut down from a larger work; it attempts to treat many rare and archaic words as well as all words in common use?
Unabridged dictionary
What type of dictionary is a good all-purpose work, ideal for high school, college, or home use?
College or desk dictionaries
Which dictionary is typically only found in libraries and study centers?
Unabridged dictionary
