Descriptionary: A Thematic Dictionary
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ISBN: 0816024871 / Publisher: Facts on File, February 1992
Provides thematically-grouped definitions for terms relating to specific subjects, ranging from the environment and animals to the arts, clothing, and religions
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Praise for the previous editions:"Recommended."—Choice"...an enjoyable and worthwhile reference book."—School Library Journal"Descriptionary is an interesting, unique, and useful work..."—Booklist"Most dictionaries and thesaureses are not designed to assist users who know subjects or definitions and seek corresponding words or terms, but this work is different...[a] fascinating resource..."—Library Journal "An ingenious combination of reverse dictionary and thesaurus."—Reference & Research NewsHelping writers, students, researchers, and general readers when they're left scrambling for words, this thematic dictionary picks up where other references leave off. Completely updated, Descriptionary, Third Edition is an invaluable resource for those looking for a descriptive or technical term, or for those who know the subject or meaning but not the specific word. This easy-to-use third edition contains thousands of descriptions of terms organized into more than 20 subject categories. Alphabetized definitions of related words are broken down into subjects and subheadings, making it easy for readers to find the words they need. This indispensable resource contains an expanded and updated section on technology, including computers and the Internet, as well as many new sections. New sections include: British termsCocktails Cooking Furniture Internet chattingOrganized crime Physics Sexuality Skateboarding Street slang Yoga.
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