If I came up with a new word with pronunciation
and definition how would I get it put in a dictionary?
2006-12-12 17:11:02 · 6 answers · asked by jeanet g 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Dictionaries such as Websters employ lexicographers who constantly review new and vogue words before including them when new editions are published. Neologists sometimes submit words for review.
2006-12-12 18:36:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word has to become common in everyday language..
For example the word "google" was added this year, but only after it had basically become part of everybody's vocabulary e.g. Just Google it.
But generally, if you make up a word, it's not going to appear in the dictionary unless it gets incorporated into mainstream speaking..
Although there is an online dictionary for words you've made up...
2006-12-12 18:34:39 · answer #2 · answered by MissUnderstood 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
- Go to your school library. - Open up the dictionary to the letter W. - Use a Sharpie to write the made-up word "Wazinga" and whatever definition you have created for it. - Burn all other existing copies of the dictionary. - Ta-da!
2016-05-23 17:02:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm not sure... but i think it's not that simple to just add ANY new word into the dictionary... needs people's opinions and discussions...
2006-12-12 17:58:13 · answer #4 · answered by wat_more_can_i_say? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
word marketing is what you need. for a small retainer fee, I can set you up. withing 2-3 years we can get you published and you're in.
Mr. Webster
2006-12-12 17:18:03 · answer #5 · answered by ••Mott•• 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
*yup i agree with wat_more
2006-12-12 18:14:31 · answer #6 · answered by blacktulip_raine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋