2006-10-28 19:43:39 · 7 answers · asked by carnell_blue_minnie 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
so people had a point of reference for the meaning of all the different words in the language as well as the correct spellings?
2006-10-28 19:45:46 · answer #1 · answered by katlady927 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dictionary is a list of words with their definitions, a list of characters with their glyphs, or a list of words with corresponding words in other languages. In a few languages, words can appear in many different forms, but only the lemma form appears as the main word or headword in most dictionaries. Many dictionaries also provide pronunciation information; grammatical information; word derivations, histories, or etymologies; illustrations; usage guidance; and examples in phrases or sentences. Dictionaries are most commonly found in the form of a book. Some dictionaries are also found in electronic portable handheld devices.
From this simple definition it wouls appear dictionaries exist to try and bond language give it meaning and try and introduce some sort of uniformity so that we can improve communication with one another. So, it is not (technically speaking) needed, but it sure can be useful
2006-10-29 01:48:03 · answer #2 · answered by waggy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi carnell B,
To help pronounce words, know the meaning of words & how to spell a specific words. Learn what you don't know & to increase your brain function.
Have a good day!
2006-10-29 01:51:40 · answer #3 · answered by dousmokedoobies69 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inorder to give meaning to words that are said in the english language.
2006-10-29 01:48:04 · answer #4 · answered by Jeremy T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because people needed to learn how to spell.
2006-10-29 01:45:56 · answer #5 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to standardize meanings and spellings
2006-10-29 02:03:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
good question
2006-10-29 02:28:39 · answer #7 · answered by Viren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋