Lexicographic resources for translation and language learning often rely on verbal definitions to convey word meanings, yet these can fall short in addressing polysemy, cultural specificity, and ...

Viewed this way, a definition is a decision mechanism. It distinguishes some elements of the universe from the others. Hence ...

During "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 12/10/25, we continue our annual tradition of discussing new words in the dictionary ...

We speak with a professor in Wales who's working on an ancient Celtic dictionary.

Language has always been a contested resource in technology, but the collision between generic words and proprietary brands is getting sharper as artificial intelligence systems learn to remix ...

Gemini for Home is mistakenly telling users they need a Home Premium subscription to get basic word definitions and translations. Google has confirmed this is a bug affecting Nest speakers and ...

When I was a kid, I was wrong about so many things. I thought craneflies, or daddy longlegs, were the “most poisonous spider in the world,” but had no way of administering their toxins (wrong on many ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Can you believe it’s already time to wrap up another year? Before we dive headfirst into holiday craziness, let’s talk about something fun and life-changing: your Word of the Year for 2026. If you’ve ...

Bing has evolved to become a powerful tool for finding word definitions quickly and efficiently, offering features that make it stand out from other search engines. Here’s how Bing simplifies the ...