Concise Dictionary of Linguistics

P. H. Matthews’ Concise Dictionary of Linguistics is a comprehensive and authoritative reference work that covers a vast array of topics within the field of linguistics. It features over 3,250 entries that span areas such as grammar, phonetics, semantics, dialects, and sociolinguistics. The dictionary aims to make even technical linguistic terms understandable through clear examples and, where appropriate, diagrams.
Key features include:
• Broad Coverage: It encompasses theoretical and practical aspects of linguistics, including language theory, history, and the classification of languages.
• Biographical Entries: The dictionary includes information on significant figures in the history of linguistics, summarizing their contributions.
• Updated Content: Recent editions have been thoroughly revised and updated, incorporating new terminology, particularly in semantics and syntactic theory.
• Accessibility: It is designed to be a valuable resource for students and teachers in language-related courses, as well as an accessible introduction for the general reader interested in the study of language.