Oxford Dictionary of Current English 3rd Edition (División Academic) - Softcover

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198602332 ISBN 13: 9780198602330

Verlag: Oxford University Press España, S.A., 1999

Inhaltsangabe

Containing over 140,000 clear definitions and entries written to offer accessible coverage of today's English, the Oxford Dictionary of Current English is the largest paperback dictionary of its kind, providing a handy source for all the most frequently needed words, meanings, origins, usages, and spellings. The book's rapid-access format presents a clear, open page layout that takes you straight to the word you need. A special new words appendix provides a fascinating survey of new words in the language, including such neologisms as "animatronics," "chromosome map," "pro-choice," "tanga," and "World Wide Web." Over 280 "good usage" boxes gives guidance on difficult or confusing aspects of English usage, and the expanded offerings on word origins are presented in a concise, easy-to-understand form. With its compact size, clear layout, and handy paperback format, this dictionary is ideal for all quick reference needs.

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About the Author: Della Thompson is the managing editor of the Concise Oxford Dictionaries Group. Her publications include The Concise Oxford Dictionary (9/e) and the Oxford Russian Minidictionary.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Oxford University Press España, S.A.
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1999
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0198602332
• ISBN 13: 9780198602330
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Messaggerie Libri; ufficio.anagrafiche@meli.it; ; Via Verdi, 8; Assago Milano; Italien