Webster's Comprehensive Dictionary

Deluxe Encyclopedic Edition

A supreme authority for home, school or general reference which is easy to read and use.

The New International Webster’s Comprehensive Dictionary Is backed by three quarters of a century of experience in dictionary-making and, like its predecessors, is designed to serve the practical and professional needs of all who speak or use the English language. Its aim is to present the fundamental facts and characteristics of the language accurately, fully and interestingly. Details of syllabication, spelling, andgrammatical usage together with Etymologies, or short word-histories are provided for the interesting insight they give to the richness and versatility of the English language. Particular attention is given to word builders-the indispensible prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms in which English is so rich. This new dictionary simplifies finding the right word and offers more synonyms and antonyms with exact shades ofmeaning. It shows when to capitalize...identifies all compound words...cross-enters homophones and collateral adjectives..while also providing a simple word pronunciation guide.

The New International Webster’s Comprehensive Dictionary contains over 175,000 entries with 2000 text illustrations to amplify definitions. Special Reference section include a Grammar and Usage Handbook, The Library Research Paper, Abbreviations, Quotations, Vocabulary and Spelling improvement; The World’s Religions , plus so much more. Present-day teaching methods demand the best reference books for the home..The New International Webster’s Comprehensive Dictionary offers you that quality.