concept
2007-03-02 15:49:42 · 7 answers · asked by marta u 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Uh- works fine for me.
2007-03-02 15:56:56 · answer #1 · answered by Bud's Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you mean, what was the concept behind Webster's dictionary?
Noah Webster started with a "speller." He wanted to simplify the English spelling. Also, he wanted to develop a distinctly American version of the language, as there was strong anti-British feeling in the early days of the Republic. The dictionaries came later.
Whether Webster simplified the spelling or not is open to debate--two spellings of theater/theatre, jail/gaol, civilize/civilise, color/colour, etc. doesn't seem easier to me, even though I think traveled is better than travelled.
That Webster succeeded in developing an "American English" language is beyond debate. He did.
2007-03-03 00:15:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what you are asking. Webster's dictionary is listed now as Merriam-Webster, available online: www.m-w.com
Concept; something thought of or conceived.
The concept of Webster's Dictionary is excellent. Online it is very user-friendly.
2007-03-03 00:04:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most questions are clearer if you use a verb.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster%27s_dictionary
2007-03-03 00:21:34 · answer #4 · answered by scrabblemaven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay,it sounds like a good word.
2007-03-06 12:53:21 · answer #5 · answered by Tony A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very good.
2007-03-06 06:35:48 · answer #6 · answered by RAGGYPANTS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-03 00:09:15 · answer #7 · answered by Serendipity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋