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Word by Word
By Kory Stamper
This episode reveals the surprising human effort and constant evolution behind the seemingly static authority of dictionaries.
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What it is about
Language, Lexicography, Word Evolution
Who it is for
If you've ever felt frustrated by language rules or wondered how words truly get their meaning, this clarifies the living, breathing nature of our shared vocabulary, and this will help you see what to do next.
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Kory Stamper, a veteran lexicographer from Merriam-Webster, offers a rare, witty, and deeply personal look into the meticulous, often absurd, process of defining the words we use every day.
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