roget
Definition
Proper noun: - A surname, specifically that of Peter Mark Roget: This word refers to the last name of the British lexicographer and physician, Peter Mark Roget, who is famous for creating Roget's Thesaurus.
Usage
- The word "Roget" is almost exclusively used to refer to the person, Peter Mark Roget, or to the thesaurus he created.
- It is a proper noun and is always capitalized.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "Roget" as a metonym: The name is often used metonymically to refer to any thesaurus, not just the original publication.
- I need to check the Roget for a better synonym. (Here, "Roget" means a thesaurus in general.)
Variants and Related Words
- Roget's Thesaurus (noun phrase): The full title of the reference work. This is the primary compound term associated with the name.
- Thesaurus (noun): A book that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning. is the most famous example.
Synonyms
- There are no direct synonyms for the proper noun "Roget." For the concept of the reference book, the synonym is thesaurus.
Related Phrases
- To consult Roget: This phrase means to look up words in a thesaurus.
- She consulted Roget to find a more precise adjective.
Noun
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English physician who in retirement compiled a well-known thesaurus (1779-1869)
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