DICTIONARY SKILLS

26 WAYS OF DEFINING WORDS

1. Derivative Definition 14. Illustrative Definition
2. Translational Definition 15. Quotation Definition
3. Recommended Definition 16. Analogic Definition
4. Synoymic Definition 17. Obsolescent vsrsus Obsolete Definition
6. Antonymic Definition 18. Archaic Definition
6. Meronymic Definition 19. Binomial and Phrasal Definition
7. Classificatory Definition 20. Ocular Definition
8. Operational Definition 21. Pictorial Definition of Particulars
9. Description Definition 22. Diagramic Definition of Universals
10. Historical Definition 23. Aural Definition
11. Anatomic Definition 24. Tactile Definition
12. Qualitative Definition 25. Palatal Definition
13. Quantitative Definition 26. Olfactoral Definition
HOW TO USE A THESAURUS EFFECTIVELY
What classification and category does the word belong?
Five Methods of Making New Words
1. Creating 2. Combining 3. Shortening 4. Blending 5. Shifting 6. Semantic
Classification 7. Semantic Category 8. Semantic Feature

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR ANALYZI NG SYNONYMS AND THEI R CONNOTATI ONS AND SHADES OF
MEANI NG
Space Class II of Rogets Six (6) Classes
MOTION
A Semantic Category of Space
SUBCATEGORIES OF MOTION
Conceptual Framework for Words of Motion
Rogets semantic classification system provides a way for better word analysis, reading, writing and speaking through a
systematic study of synonyms and antonyms. Roget placed synonyms and antonyms into related semantic categories and
subcategories so as to provide a system of learning precise and exact meanings and to distinguish shades of meanings and
connotations among synonyms. Many have been taught that synonyms are words that have the same meaning. Synonyms,
however, are words that have similar meanings. The reader must take it account the nuances that surround synonyms. These
nuances are the connotations and shades of meanings of words. Understandings these nuances will lead to better reading
comprehensive.
Six (6) Classifications: Abstract Relations, Space, Matter, Intellect, Volition and Affections
The classes are divided into categories and the categories are further divided into subcategories
Example
Space (Class General)
Motion (Category Specific)
Regression (Subcategory - More Specific)
[Motion backwards this subcategory of motion conveys the idea of moving in a specific direction]
Subcategory of Motion - Ingress [Motion Into]
Words that convey the idea of I ngress Motion I nto
Ingress, entrance, entry, introgression, influx, intrusion, inroad, incursion, invasion, irruption, penetration, import, importation
infiltration, immigration, admission, insinuation, insertion, immigrant, colonist, incomer, visitor, newcomer, intrude, invade,
enter
Subcategory of Motion Egress [Motion out of]
Words that convey the idea of Egress Motion out of
Egress, exit, issue, emersion, disemboguement, emanation, evacuation, extravasation, transudation, perspiration, sweating,
leakage, percolation, distillation, sweating, leakage
outpour, effluence, effusion, efflux, defluxion, drain, dribbling, expatriation, emigrant, migrant, exodus, export, outlet, vent,
spout, tap, sluice, floodgate, pore, vomit, conduit
*Stimulates Critical Thinking about the Meaning of Words
*Promotes the Strengthening of Vocabulary Skills
*Provides a Conceptual Framework to Learn the
*Precise Meanings, their Connotations and Shades of Meanings
*Provides a System to Master New Words
WORDS RELATING TO MOTION
Motion Journey Navigation

Successive Change of Place Locomotion by Land Locomotion by
Water or Air
Quiescence
Traveler
Marine
Aeronaut
Transference
Carrierr
Directional Motion
Deviation Procession Sequence
Desultory Motion Going Before Going After
Progression Regression Propulsion
Motion Forward; Progressive Motion Motion Backwards Motion Given to
an Object Situated in Front
Traction Approach Recession
Motion Given to an Object Situated Behind Motion Towards Motion From
Attraction Repulsion Convergence
Motion Towards, Actively Motion From, Actively Motion Nearer
To
Divergence Arrival Departure
Motion Further Off Terminal Motion At Initial Motion
From
Ingress Egress Reception
Motion Into Motion Out Of Motion Into,
Actively
Ejection Food Insertion
Motion Out Of, Actively Eating, Excretion Forcible Ingress
Extraction Passage Overrun
Forcible Egress Motion Through Motion Beyond
Shortcoming Ascent Descent
Motion Short Of Motion Upwards Motion
Downward
Circuition Rotation Evolution
Cirvilinear Motion Motion in a Continued Circle Motion in a
Reverse Circle
Oscillation Agitation
Reciprocating Motion Irregular Motion
Elevation
Depression
Leap
Plunge