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1. they don't give mention the root of the word.

no specifications to the relation between the words of the same root.

 

2. the separate entry approach what all these words have in common.

 

3. new words are not added.

 

Maimana

 

1. Lack of Meaning Connections: Dictionaries often list words like baker as nouns without defining their relationship to the verb bake.

 

2. Failure to Show Relatedness: Dictionaries treat related words, such as weave/weaver and bake/baker, as independent entries. This approach doesn’t capture the shared meaning patterns

 

3. Inability to Account for New Words: Dictionaries are finite, so they can't include all possible or novel words (e.g., gork and gorker). However, native speakers can often intuitively understand new words based on linguistic patterns, which dictionaries cannot fully represent.

 

Jehan

1. Lack of Contextual Meaning: Dictionaries often list words like baker as nouns without providing context on their meaning beyond related verbs like (bake). They don’t explain the relationship between nouns and their root verbs, leaving ambiguity in understanding the word's specific meaning or function.

 

2. Inadequate Representation of Word Formation: Dictionaries list words separately without capturing patterns or the systematic connections between them. For example, verbs like weave, pout, and bake have corresponding nouns formed by adding -er (weaver, pouter, baker), yet dictionaries treat them as unrelated entries rather than representing this consistent form-pattern.

 

3. Limitations on Novel and Evolving Words: As finite collections, dictionaries can't include all possible or newly created words. This limitation means that they might not capture the full creative scope of language use.

 

 

Rema'a

1.Dictionaries are not comprehensive; they don't give enough details and information about some words.

 

2.Dictionaries sometimes don't give clear definitions of words and abbreviations, and unclear or missing examples.

 

3.Dictionaries lack some words in language,so you can't find the meaning of some words .

 

Shahed

 

1. Lacking Depth: Dictionary entries often provide minimal context. For "baker," we get a noun but no explanation of its connection to "bake," leaving us wanting more.

 

2. Fragmented Knowledge : Related words like "weaver" and "baker" are treated as isolated entries, ignoring their common linguistic ties and connections.

 

3. Outdated Listings: Dictionaries can’t keep up with language evolution, missing new slang and terms, making them feel stale and disconnected.

 

4. Static Limitations: They often reflect a narrow view of language at a specific time, rather than capturing the dynamic nature of communication.

 

Sima Barahmeh

Dictionaries are invaluable tools, but they have limitations, especially in education, language learning, and cultural representation. Criticisms include:

 

1. Lack of Context: Definitions often miss nuanced or idiomatic meanings, which is challenging for language learners.

2. Static Nature: Language evolves faster than dictionaries update, leaving out new words and usages.

3. Cultural Bias: Traditional dictionaries may favor Eurocentric views and omit minority dialects.

4. Oversimplification: Definitions can lack subtlety, reducing words’ connotations and historical significance.

5. Prescriptive Approach: Some dictionaries dictate “correct” language, potentially stifling evolution.

6. Complex Language: Definitions may be difficult for beginners or those with limited language skills.

7. Word Count Limits: Dictionaries aren’t exhaustive, often missing specialized terms.

8. Authority Issues: Viewed as “authorities,” dictionaries may discourage nonstandard usages.

9. Focus on Written Language: They may overlook nuances in spoken language.

10. Commercial Barriers: Paid access limits the availability of comprehensive resources.

 

While valuable, dictionaries are best used alongside other resources, such as language guides and culturally aware tools.

 

Zaina D

 

 

1. No Explanation for Derived Words: Dictionaries don’t show how related words connect, like “bake” and “baker.”

2. Separate Related Words: They treat words like “baker” and “weaver” as separate, without showing patterns.

3. Limited Words: They can’t include every new word.

4. Lack of Context: They don’t show how words are used in everyday conversation.

 

Rahaf

What points of criticism can you come up with against dictionaries? Summarize the points on page number 13 or come up with your own criticism.

 

Zawawi

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