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The Logophile Lexicon
Defining words about words - A Resource for Word Lovers, Logophiles and Writers
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Format: Doc Pages: 112
What it is About:
Defining Logophile
A logophile is a lover of words. We can also be called a word lover or a philologo. Another word used in a sensational way is logomaniac, which Oxford English Dictionary defines as "a person who is obsessively interested in words." This definitely describes that magnetic pull words can have on us.
A logophile does not have to be a writer and a writer does not have to be a logophile. The one thing they both seem to have in common though is voracious love for reading. Both can always be found with their nose in a book. Where else could they have discovered their passion for words? I would bet most of us were early readers and our parents instilled the love of books in us as babies. I have no facts or figures on this, but I can apply that description to me. My story is in the book.
“A love of words comes from the work of playing around with language. We learn words by hearing them, rolling them around on our tongues and in our minds like a small child does as she learns language. A person who loves language plays with it--hears words and links them with other sounds, other meanings, and other words. The patterns and sounds of language are fascinating to the lover of words. From these connections, many poets find poems. Poetry comes as Harry Behn writes (1968) from falling in love with language. Rebecca Kai Dotlich says in 'A Kingdom of Words,' that a word may seem to be just a word, but a poet can create 'a kingdom around it.’”
Words alone convey basic meaning. Mood is conveyed in the way that words are strung together and understood and pronounced. Words can inspire, teach, clarify, amuse, motivate or persuade. The way we use language - in addition to the particular words we choose - is crucial for effective communications and better understanding. The more robust your vocabulary, the more effective your writing. This makes your message more powerful. Articulate writers have power behind their words; they create, motivate and inspire. They invoke deep emotions in readers. They change people’s thoughts or opinions with persuasive arguments. This is a powerful responsibility. It’s also personal. The way we use language gives insight into who we are. Our personalities, goals, motives, and desires are seen on the pages we write. The study and awareness of linguistics helps us to know why we speak and write in different ways; how general language develops; and how so many words different languages share the same roots and origins. Pretty cool right?
THE LOGOPHILE LEXICON
Discover the people who love words, master words or govern words. View the form and structure that makes up the framework of language, fiction and poetry. See how words are created, altered, defined, and what can be done to change meaning.
And you will also see some beautiful words about words.
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Defining words about words - A Resource for Word Lovers, Logophiles and Writers
Download/Share: https://bit.ly/logophilelexicon
Format: Doc Pages: 112
What it is About:
Defining Logophile
A logophile is a lover of words. We can also be called a word lover or a philologo. Another word used in a sensational way is logomaniac, which Oxford English Dictionary defines as "a person who is obsessively interested in words." This definitely describes that magnetic pull words can have on us.
A logophile does not have to be a writer and a writer does not have to be a logophile. The one thing they both seem to have in common though is voracious love for reading. Both can always be found with their nose in a book. Where else could they have discovered their passion for words? I would bet most of us were early readers and our parents instilled the love of books in us as babies. I have no facts or figures on this, but I can apply that description to me. My story is in the book.
“A love of words comes from the work of playing around with language. We learn words by hearing them, rolling them around on our tongues and in our minds like a small child does as she learns language. A person who loves language plays with it--hears words and links them with other sounds, other meanings, and other words. The patterns and sounds of language are fascinating to the lover of words. From these connections, many poets find poems. Poetry comes as Harry Behn writes (1968) from falling in love with language. Rebecca Kai Dotlich says in 'A Kingdom of Words,' that a word may seem to be just a word, but a poet can create 'a kingdom around it.’”
Words alone convey basic meaning. Mood is conveyed in the way that words are strung together and understood and pronounced. Words can inspire, teach, clarify, amuse, motivate or persuade. The way we use language - in addition to the particular words we choose - is crucial for effective communications and better understanding. The more robust your vocabulary, the more effective your writing. This makes your message more powerful. Articulate writers have power behind their words; they create, motivate and inspire. They invoke deep emotions in readers. They change people’s thoughts or opinions with persuasive arguments. This is a powerful responsibility. It’s also personal. The way we use language gives insight into who we are. Our personalities, goals, motives, and desires are seen on the pages we write. The study and awareness of linguistics helps us to know why we speak and write in different ways; how general language develops; and how so many words different languages share the same roots and origins. Pretty cool right?
THE LOGOPHILE LEXICON
Discover the people who love words, master words or govern words. View the form and structure that makes up the framework of language, fiction and poetry. See how words are created, altered, defined, and what can be done to change meaning.
And you will also see some beautiful words about words.
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My Companion Glossaries
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I love defining words!
Check out this index for all my glossaries defining words and terms associated with the content of my books. Get more help with my favorite subject - the brain and the mind within it. Need to define a term and it’s not in a book? These subject oriented glossaries will help you.
Speaking of Words... see my blog on the beauty of words and boost your vocabulary with thematic word lists and word guides. Explore the rare, unusual and obscure. Some of my word guides are available right here but the blog is where I keep my words.
Visit A Beautiful Word.
AVAILABLE GLOSSARIES
PROMOTING A HEALTHY MIND/BODY/SOUL
HEALING TRAUMA AND ANXIETY
UNDERSTANDING NEUROSCIENCE AND THE BRAIN
UNRAVELING THE CHAOS OF ADHD
STANDALONE DICTIONARIES
Explore creativity, art, design, writing, language and literature with my creativity dictionaries.
DEFINING NEW IDEAS - The Dictionary of Creativity, Innovation and Design
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THE LOGOPHILE LEXICON - Words About Words - a Resource for Logophiles and Writers
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Glossary Homepage | Download Directory
I love defining words!
Check out this index for all my glossaries defining words and terms associated with the content of my books. Get more help with my favorite subject - the brain and the mind within it. Need to define a term and it’s not in a book? These subject oriented glossaries will help you.
Speaking of Words... see my blog on the beauty of words and boost your vocabulary with thematic word lists and word guides. Explore the rare, unusual and obscure. Some of my word guides are available right here but the blog is where I keep my words.
Visit A Beautiful Word.
AVAILABLE GLOSSARIES
PROMOTING A HEALTHY MIND/BODY/SOUL
- Mind Your Mindfulness (Meditation & Mindfulness)
- Striking a Pose (Yoga)
- Spirit Within You (Spirituality)
- Embracing Self-Care (Health and Wellness)
HEALING TRAUMA AND ANXIETY
- Defining the Traumatized Mind - (PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Panic and Fear)
UNDERSTANDING NEUROSCIENCE AND THE BRAIN
- Put the Neuro in Neuroscience - (Neuroscience )
- Mind Over Matter - Glossary of the Mind
- Psychology of the Mind - (General Psychology)
- It is the Thought that Counts - (Power of Thought)
- Memory Holds All the Secrets - (Memory Functions and Processes)
- Anatomy of the Self - (Who are you? Glossary of Consciousness and Self Concept)
- Defining Love and Sex - (Love, Dating, Relationships, and Sex (and Kinky Sex!))
UNRAVELING THE CHAOS OF ADHD
- ADHD Primer - (ADHD for Our New Club Members)
- Focus on Your Attention - (Focus and Attention)
- Motivate Your Reward Center - (Rewards and Motivation)
STANDALONE DICTIONARIES
Explore creativity, art, design, writing, language and literature with my creativity dictionaries.
DEFINING NEW IDEAS - The Dictionary of Creativity, Innovation and Design
Website | Homepage | Download | Articles
THE LOGOPHILE LEXICON - Words About Words - a Resource for Logophiles and Writers
Website | Homepage | Download
Glossary Homepage | Download Directory