{"product_id":"english-english-tamil-dictionary-9780199472239","title":"English-English-Tamil Dictionary","description":"This dictionary contains more than 50,000 entries, related phrases, idioms and more than 200 illustrations. Like our other Bilingual Dictionaries, this has been specially compiled for learners of English, teachers, translators and general readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWords like citizen journalism, e-learning, hate crime, learning disability, newsworthy, road rage, and many more have been \u003cstrong\u003etaken from current usage of English\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eThe English base of the dictionary, taken from the Oxford Students Dictionary (2nd Edition) has been \u003cstrong\u003eadapted for Indian readers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eTo make the dictionary more user-friendly \u003cstrong\u003edetailed de?nitions and one-word equivalents in Tamil\u003c\/strong\u003e have been included for words that needed to be explained further for example, brain drain, electromagnetic, metamorphosis and microwave.\u003cbr\u003eMany words such as computer, microchip, multiplex and software have been written out in Tamil to show that such words have now been included in the language. \u003cbr\u003eWords from \u003cstrong\u003ethe\u003c\/strong\u003e current usage, including Indian English have been added. \u003cbr\u003eA pronunciation guide using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is given for help in pronunciation.\u003cbr\u003eHelpful notes on grammar, vocabulary and writing have been provided in Tamil.\u003cbr\u003eA separate section on Quick Grammar Reference along with a list of su?xes and pre?xes translated in Tamil, have been added to the appendix for advanced learners of English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eV Murugan, \u003cem\u003ePresidency College, Chennai\u003c\/em\u003e, V. Jayadevan, \u003cem\u003eUniversity of Madras\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr V. Murugan\u003c\/strong\u003e, retired Professor and Head, Department of English, Presidency College, Chennai, holds a D.Litt degree in Lexicography and Translation, and is the author of 15 books including the \u003cem\u003eTamil-Tamil-Electronic Dictionary, A Dictionary of Literary and Critical Terms in Tamil, Tolkappiyam\u003c\/em\u003e in English, \u003cem\u003eKalittokai\u003c\/em\u003e in English and \u003cem\u003eNarrinal\u003c\/em\u003e in English. He is the editor of the English-English-Tamil Dictionary from Oxford University Press India. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr V. Jayadevan\u003c\/strong\u003e, retired Professor and Head, Department of Tamil Language, University of Madras, has also been Professor Emeritus, Department of Tamil Literature, and Chief Editor, Tamil Lexicon Revision Project, University of Madras. He holds a doctorate in Lexicography and has authored several dictionaries and other research publications. A former President of ASIALEX, he has also been General Secretary, Lexicographical Society of India.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51705001115922,"sku":"9780199472239","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a23df9ac-3957-4943-a8b3-e8e70ba41d12.jpg?v=1762336055","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/english-english-tamil-dictionary-9780199472239","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}