"Bryan Harris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Ever notice how the dictionary brings up the wrong entry, often the one >> right *after* the right one? >> For example, if you put your cursor in "jaundiced" below and choose the >> dictionary, you get "jaunt", although "jaundice" is a word. >> I'm pretty sure I know why it's doing that (from a programming standpoint), >> but it's still wrong. Paul Berkowitz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This came up (frequently) on the beta list. But pasting "jaundicad" into the dictionary results in the definition for "jaundice." It seems the dictionary is using strict alphabetisation rules instead of attempting to recognise the root of the word. (Caveat: I know exactly nothing about dictionary software.) Just for fun, try: sublimated, oxidized, and reiteration (the last one is particularly interesting). -- CMS -- To unsubscribe: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To search the archives: <http://www.mail-archive.com/entourage-talk%40lists.boingo.com/>
