The American Heritage Dictionary [antikvár]

PREFACEThe American Heritage Dictionary was revised recently to reflect the language of the '80's. New general and technical words were added to record the language that is used today in the arts, sciences, business, politics, and the media. It is the first major Dictionary in ten years.This is the paperback edition, prepared by the stafif of the American Heritage Dictionary. It is an independent reference work embodying in smaller form the additions of the parent book. The definitions have been selected and rewritten or edited to be as lucid and useful as possible. The definitions are enhanced by the use of illustrations, charts, and diagrams. Selected Usage notes derived from the deliberations of the American Heritage Panel on English Usage are included in the text.