the·sau·rus
 thesaurus
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- pronunciation:
- th
saw
rs
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word History
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
thesauri, thesauruses |
| definition 1: |
a dictionary of words grouped as synonyms or antonyms.
- similar words:
- collection, compendium, dictionary, encyclopedia, lexicon, wordbook
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| definition 2: |
any comprehensive reference work, esp. one devoted to the vocabulary and concepts particular to a specialized field.
- similar words:
- dictionary, encyclopedia, repository, resource, synonymy
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| related words: |
compilation |
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Thesaurus is a Latin word borrowed from the ancient Greek word
thesauros, which means "treaure" or "storehouse."