Wiktionary
Wiktionary
Wiktionary is a multilingual, web-based project to create a free content dictionary of terms in a large number of natural languages and a number of artificial languages. These entries may contain definitions, images for illustration, pronunciations, etymologies, inflections, usage examples, quotations, related terms, and translations of terms into other languages, among other features. It is colla
"Is there a place for Wiktionary? Undoubtedly. The industry and enthusiasm of its many creators are proof that theres a market. And its wonderful to have another strong source to use when searching the odd terms that pop up in todays fast-changing world and the online environment. But as with so many Web sources (including this column), its best used by sophisticated users in conjunction with more reputable sources."
"Theres no show of hands at Wiktionary. Theres not even an editorial staff. "Be your own lexicographer!", might be Wiktionarys motto. Who needs experts? Why pay good money for a dictionary written by lexicographers when we could cobble one together ourselves?"
