Does anybody know of a dictionary that doesn't do this?

[raghiid]

The dictionary would define a word as being a derivative of said word. Like it's supposed to help?
I've tried oxford and the new oxford so far, and they do the same thing.

[Uncle Robin]

I think most dictionaries would do this, requiring you to look up the stem word. For what it's worth, this is the entry for decrepitude" in the full Oxford English Dictionary:
The state or condition of being decrepit; a state of feebleness and decay, esp. that due to old age.

[raghiid]

Originally Posted by Uncle Robin

I think most dictionaries would do this, requiring you to look up the stem word. For what it's worth, this is the entry for decrepitude" in the full Oxford English Dictionary:
The state or condition of being decrepit; a state of feebleness and decay, esp. that due to old age.

It actually just occurred to me that I can get dictionaries from sources other than amazon and they work great! I got merriam websters and collins and sure enough, they define the stem word directly. I guess it's a shortcoming of oxford's.

[Uncle Robin]

Originally Posted by raghiid

It actually just occurred to me that I can get dictionaries from sources other than amazon and they work great! I got merriam websters and collins and sure enough, they define the stem word directly. I guess it's a shortcoming of oxford's.

It is curious that the definition on the shorter Oxford is so brief. The definition in the OED is more complete and still very short. The definition the Shorter Oxford gives of "decrepit" is fine. Odd.

[raghiid]

Originally Posted by Uncle Robin

It is curious that the definition on the shorter Oxford is so brief. The definition in the OED is more complete and still very short. The definition the Shorter Oxford gives of "decrepit" is fine. Odd.

I guess Oxford is treating word derivatives as separate words. Collin's on the other hand is stacking all derivatives into one definition. So if you want the definition for any of these words (decrepit, decrepitly, decrepitude and decrepitness) it would define the stem word, which is more helpful.

[rjwse@aol.com]

I am using kindle app on android phone and would like to use ger-eng dictionary while reading german text, but the list of available dictionaries does not list ger-eng. Can anyone offer me instruction on how to add ger-eng dictionary to kindle app on android phone? Best regards, Pop

[raghiid]

Originally Posted by rjwse@aol.com

I am using kindle app on android phone and would like to use ger-eng dictionary while reading german text, but the list of available dictionaries does not list ger-eng. Can anyone offer me instruction on how to add ger-eng dictionary to kindle app on android phone? Best regards, Pop

I don't use the android kindle app, but I did find this guide online. https://learnoutlive.com/add-german-...id-kindle-app/
Hope it helps!

[soulfuldog]

Another way of looking at it, I know what decrepit means, but not decrepitude. Only the first dictionary actually tells me that. The others explain decrepit, not decrepitude?

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by soulfuldog

Another way of looking at it, I know what decrepit means, but not decrepitude. Only the first dictionary actually tells me that. The others explain decrepit, not decrepitude?

That is a very good way of looking at it. I think it's the correct way to look at it.

[Tomk2]

I have been frustrated by this electronic dictionary feature for years. In a paper dictionary, the root word would probably be right next to it, or at least on the same page. An reader doesn't let you highlight the root word and read that. So, I go find my phone and end up using google.

[j.p.s]

Originally Posted by Tomk2

I have been frustrated by this electronic dictionary feature for years. In a paper dictionary, the root word would probably be right next to it, or at least on the same page. An reader doesn't let you highlight the root word and read that. So, I go find my phone and end up using google.

Highlighting a word while reading on an amazon kindle pops up a window with the dictionary entry for that word and a menu with an option to open the dictionary as a book. The dictionary opens at the page for the word that dictionary popup was for. At that point you can page back and forth in the dictionary and return to what you were reading when you are finished with the dictionary. You can also highlight word in the dictionary and pop up the definitions for those.

[Tomk2]

OMG! With the dictionary popup for a highlighted word open, tapping the three dot menu gives the "open dictionary option." And there it is.... the source of my frustration cured! Thanks j.p.s.