The Encyclopaedic Dictionary: A New, Original and Exhaustive Work of Reference to All English Words, Their Origin, Development, Orthography, Pronunciation, Meaning and Legitimate Or Customary Use ...
Robert Hunter
- Mangaka
- Robert Hunter
- First published
- 1896
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The Encyclopaedic Dictionary, edited by Robert Hunter, was published in the late 19th century as a monumental attempt to synthesize the utility of a traditional dictionary with the expansive detail of an encyclopedia. Conceived during an era when lexicography was undergoing rapid formalization, the work was designed to provide readers with not only definitions and pronunciations but also the etymological roots and practical usage contexts for the entirety of the English language. It reflects the Victorian commitment to universal knowledge and the rigorous classification of information.
The design of the series prioritizes comprehensiveness, utilizing a sprawling format that categorized words through their historical development and functional application. Robert Hunter, working alongside a team of expert contributors, aimed to create a reference that would serve as an indispensable resource for the educated public and professional scholars alike. While it was eventually superseded by more modern, perpetually updated lexicographical projects, the work remains a significant artifact of 19th-century educational philosophy and the enduring quest to catalog human language.
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