Ajantas Comprehensive Dictionary (Eng-Eng-Oriya) Pronunciation In Odia

The Ajanta’s Comprehensive Dictionary (Eng-Eng-Oriya) Pronunciation in Odia is a bilingual dictionary designed to aid users in learning English with Odia equivalents and pronunciation guidance. While some search results mention “Ajanta Prakashan” as the publisher, there is also a distinct entry for an “Oxford English-English-Odia Dictionary” published by Oxford University Press, India, authored by Dr. B.K. Tripathy and Dr. K.M. Patnaik.
Here’s a breakdown of what the descriptions indicate:
Key Features (based on descriptions of similar dictionaries, including the Oxford version):
• Comprehensive Word List: It includes a substantial number of English headwords and their derivatives, often exceeding 40,000.
• English-to-English and English-to-Odia Meanings: Provides definitions in English along with their corresponding Odia translations.
• Pronunciation Guidance: Offers easy-to-understand pronunciations, specifically noted as being in Odia script for difficult English words.
• Grammatical Information: Includes details on grammar, particularly focusing on irregular nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
• Synonyms and Usage: Gives clear meanings, synonyms in both English and Odia, and examples of practical usage.
• Variant Spellings: Covers different ways words can be spelled.
• Appendices: Often contains useful appendices such as lists of irregular verbs, numbers, metric measures, Roman numerals, SI units, and family relationships.
Target Audience:
This dictionary is compiled for students, professionals, and general readers who are either learning English or Odia. It aims to be a standard reference tool for Odia speakers learning English and potentially for English speakers learning Odia.