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# 464,000+ words & phrases Comprehensive indexed lookup 15 thematic categories Roget's International Thesaurus, 7th Edition

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> 📖 Elevate your vocabulary game with the ultimate classic thesaurus!

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## Key Features

- • **Thematic Organization:** 15 expertly curated categories from 'The Mind and Ideas' to 'Natural Phenomena' for intuitive browsing.
- • **Trusted by Wordsmiths:** 4.7-star rated essential for serious writers, students, and language professionals.
- • **Unrivaled Lexical Depth:** Explore over 464,000 words and phrases for precision and nuance.
- • **Concept-Driven Navigation:** Find words by idea, not just alphabet, unlocking richer synonym sets.
- • **Masterful Editorial Guidance:** Step-by-step instructions make the classic Roget format effortlessly accessible.

## Overview

Roget's International Thesaurus, 7th Edition, is a meticulously organized reference book featuring over 464,000 words and phrases arranged into 15 thematic categories. Its traditional two-part format—index and descriptive entries—enables users to explore words by concept rather than alphabetically, offering unparalleled depth and nuance. Edited by Barbara Ann Kipfer, this edition includes clear instructions to master the classic Roget system, making it an indispensable tool for serious writers, students, and language enthusiasts seeking precision and creativity in their writing.

## Description

desertcart.com: Roget's International Thesaurus, 7th Edition: 9780061715211: Kipfer, Barbara Ann: Books

Review: best thesaurus I have ever used.! I am a convert to the old Roget's format, which was new to me. - of the major dictionaries and thesauri (the proper plural of thesaurus) :-) on the market, I think. Up until this purchase of Roget’s international thesaurus, seventh edition I have, I think, intentionally avoided any thesauri that specifically have the name Roget’s in the title. I honestly didn’t realize this until recently. :-) Upon exploring this issue in my own mind I determined that it was because I was anxious about the traditional Roget two part format with the separate index. This was easy for me to do, since even though I am almost 50 years old, when I was in school thesauri were already beginning to opt for the dictionary or A-Z format. So that is what, until recently, I have always chose to use. In thinking about why this might be, I realized that I was in fact never instructed, by any teacher anywhere (I have multiple undergraduate and multiple graduate degrees) on the proper use of the traditional Roget structure and format. For those of you, like me until recently, may not be familiar with the “traditional” Roget format, let me briefly describe it as best I can. There are two parts to a traditional “Roget’s” thesaurus. Or perhaps three parts depending on how you figure. The essential two parts are the index of entries and the descriptive entries listed and identified by category words. The process works like this, first you look up the word you’re looking for in the index. When you have done that you are directed to an entry, or usually multiple entries in the description section, or the “thesaurus” proper. These entries are listed alphabetically by “category or concept” words. Often also in the index these entries are listed by the number combination that remind me a little bit of a Bible verse citation. When you get to descriptive entry, you’ll often find anywhere from a quarter page to a page and a half dedicated to your word, or more probably the concept or idea your word is supposed to be expressing. At first this process may seem intimidating and unnecessarily convoluted. At least that’s what I thought before I ever figure it out how to use this kind of traditional thesaurus properly. Now I would say to that it is the preferable way to look up a word. Not by exact word but by the idea behind the word. This gives you many more synonyms and antonyms than even the best dictionary style list have would. While this is not literally accurate, it’s more like looking up an encyclopedia entry on the word you’re trying to examine, by this I mean your original word that you came there to look up. This method gives you a lot more information about subtle shades of meaning and therefore a much broader list of alternative possibilities to your word. You will also quickly discover whether or not you are even thinking of the right word for your purpose. You might find that the meaning you were thinking was attached to your word, wasn’t that attached to one of its relatives. Perhaps the meaning you are looking for is not connected to the adjective but rather to the adverb or something like that. Anyway the traditional Roget format opens up an entire slew of possibilities that an A to Z style thesaurus may not give you. My point is that I now believe that this traditional Roget’s style thesaurus is much preferable to a dictionary style format. All of these traditional style thesauri, this “Roget’s international thesaurus” is simply the best. It is also surprisingly easy to use. This is mainly because the editor Barbara Kipfer took the time to compose a wonderful instruction section. She understands that most users will be like me familiar with the traditional format and takes you through it step by step. However she also includes a detailed lesson on how to read on how to read each entry. This invaluable and probably should be included in all upper-level thesauri and dictionaries as well. Eand dictionaries as well. If you purchased this you may find that this will soon become your go to thesaurus, especially if you consider yourself a serious writer. Now if you are a college or high school student who has to do some writing but not a lot, meaning that writing complex essays and papers about the bulk of what you are going to come they still may want to bypass this text. As it may be overkill. For those of you in this category I would recommend Roget’s 21st century thesaurus, also edited by Barbara Kipfer or, the Oxford American writers thesaurus. Which is a great thesaurus with a wealth of information, but which is in a much faster to use dictionary format. However once again, for serious writers I now think that this “Roget’s international thesaurus” is or will become indispensable. to you!
Review: A must-have reference for writers, students, and users of English - I was looking for an excellent thesaurus for my personal use as well as a family reference. After reading reviews of numerous books in this category, I settled upon Roget's Thesaurus and am glad I did as this is a well-organized thesaurus that deviates from many others in the category in that instead of following an alphabetical listing of words, it groups words under categories, which proves to be practical as it avoids unnecessary repetitions. This seventh edition (the most recently updated version) contains 464,000 words and phrases which have been organized under categories according to their respective meanings. There is also a comprehensive index for ease of reference. There are fifteen categories: The Body and the Senses Feelings Place and Change of Place Measure and Shape Living Things Natural Phenomena Behavior and the Will Language Human Society and Institutions Values and Ideals Arts Occupations and Crafts Sports and Amusements The Mind and Ideas Science and Technology I found this thesaurus easy to navigate (once you got used to the format), practical, as well as informative. It has proven to be an indispensable reference that helps me with my writing and language needs.

## Features

- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #597,173 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #50 in Thesauruses (Books) #245 in Vocabulary Books #326 in Dictionaries (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 492 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ best thesaurus I have ever used.! I am a convert to the old Roget's format, which was new to me.
*by J***. on October 10, 2013*

of the major dictionaries and thesauri (the proper plural of thesaurus) :-) on the market, I think. Up until this purchase of Roget’s international thesaurus, seventh edition I have, I think, intentionally avoided any thesauri that specifically have the name Roget’s in the title. I honestly didn’t realize this until recently. :-) Upon exploring this issue in my own mind I determined that it was because I was anxious about the traditional Roget two part format with the separate index. This was easy for me to do, since even though I am almost 50 years old, when I was in school thesauri were already beginning to opt for the dictionary or A-Z format. So that is what, until recently, I have always chose to use. In thinking about why this might be, I realized that I was in fact never instructed, by any teacher anywhere (I have multiple undergraduate and multiple graduate degrees) on the proper use of the traditional Roget structure and format. For those of you, like me until recently, may not be familiar with the “traditional” Roget format, let me briefly describe it as best I can. There are two parts to a traditional “Roget’s” thesaurus. Or perhaps three parts depending on how you figure. The essential two parts are the index of entries and the descriptive entries listed and identified by category words. The process works like this, first you look up the word you’re looking for in the index. When you have done that you are directed to an entry, or usually multiple entries in the description section, or the “thesaurus” proper. These entries are listed alphabetically by “category or concept” words. Often also in the index these entries are listed by the number combination that remind me a little bit of a Bible verse citation. When you get to descriptive entry, you’ll often find anywhere from a quarter page to a page and a half dedicated to your word, or more probably the concept or idea your word is supposed to be expressing. At first this process may seem intimidating and unnecessarily convoluted. At least that’s what I thought before I ever figure it out how to use this kind of traditional thesaurus properly. Now I would say to that it is the preferable way to look up a word. Not by exact word but by the idea behind the word. This gives you many more synonyms and antonyms than even the best dictionary style list have would. While this is not literally accurate, it’s more like looking up an encyclopedia entry on the word you’re trying to examine, by this I mean your original word that you came there to look up. This method gives you a lot more information about subtle shades of meaning and therefore a much broader list of alternative possibilities to your word. You will also quickly discover whether or not you are even thinking of the right word for your purpose. You might find that the meaning you were thinking was attached to your word, wasn’t that attached to one of its relatives. Perhaps the meaning you are looking for is not connected to the adjective but rather to the adverb or something like that. Anyway the traditional Roget format opens up an entire slew of possibilities that an A to Z style thesaurus may not give you. My point is that I now believe that this traditional Roget’s style thesaurus is much preferable to a dictionary style format. All of these traditional style thesauri, this “Roget’s international thesaurus” is simply the best. It is also surprisingly easy to use. This is mainly because the editor Barbara Kipfer took the time to compose a wonderful instruction section. She understands that most users will be like me familiar with the traditional format and takes you through it step by step. However she also includes a detailed lesson on how to read on how to read each entry. This invaluable and probably should be included in all upper-level thesauri and dictionaries as well. Eand dictionaries as well. If you purchased this you may find that this will soon become your go to thesaurus, especially if you consider yourself a serious writer. Now if you are a college or high school student who has to do some writing but not a lot, meaning that writing complex essays and papers about the bulk of what you are going to come they still may want to bypass this text. As it may be overkill. For those of you in this category I would recommend Roget’s 21st century thesaurus, also edited by Barbara Kipfer or, the Oxford American writers thesaurus. Which is a great thesaurus with a wealth of information, but which is in a much faster to use dictionary format. However once again, for serious writers I now think that this “Roget’s international thesaurus” is or will become indispensable. to you!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must-have reference for writers, students, and users of English
*by Z***S on April 5, 2012*

I was looking for an excellent thesaurus for my personal use as well as a family reference. After reading reviews of numerous books in this category, I settled upon Roget's Thesaurus and am glad I did as this is a well-organized thesaurus that deviates from many others in the category in that instead of following an alphabetical listing of words, it groups words under categories, which proves to be practical as it avoids unnecessary repetitions. This seventh edition (the most recently updated version) contains 464,000 words and phrases which have been organized under categories according to their respective meanings. There is also a comprehensive index for ease of reference. There are fifteen categories: The Body and the Senses Feelings Place and Change of Place Measure and Shape Living Things Natural Phenomena Behavior and the Will Language Human Society and Institutions Values and Ideals Arts Occupations and Crafts Sports and Amusements The Mind and Ideas Science and Technology I found this thesaurus easy to navigate (once you got used to the format), practical, as well as informative. It has proven to be an indispensable reference that helps me with my writing and language needs.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Remarkable resource with Roget's original organization, near flawless condition.
*by R***R on May 17, 2023*

[TLDR] This thesaurus is organized in Roget's original fashion, by concepts and ideas. The index has numbering for subentries. All pages are present, but 60 pages are not cut correctly leaving an overhang which doesn't affect readability. I'm keeping it. I set out to replace my damaged thesaurus and really wanted to keep Roget's original organization by concepts and ideas and the numbered index, so I chose this edition. At first look out of the box, the book has a minor flaw: a chunk of pages (pp. 933-994) are sticking out from the rest of the book (see: 4 pictures). I opened to those pages and tugged gently to check if they were loose. After discovering that they are not loose, I am led to believe those pages were simply not cut to the correct length. As far as I can tell, they pose no problem to using the thesaurus so I will keep it. I flipped through every page and checked page numbers, and all pages are present. There are ink spots on a few of the index pages (no more than 10), but they do not cover any words.

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