wordnet

Lexical database of English

Description

WordNet® is an online lexical reference system whose design is inspired by current psycholinguistic theories of human lexical memory. English nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs are organized into synonym sets, each representing one underlying lexical concept. Different relations link the synonym sets.

WordNet was developed by the Cognitive Science Laboratory at Princeton University under the direction of Professor George A. Miller (Principal Investigator).

Version and Copyright Information

version:

copyright: WordNet was developed at Princeton University's Cognitive Science Laboratory under the direction of George Miller, James S. McDonnell. Distinguished University Professor of Psychology, Emeritus. Over the years many linguists, lexicographers, students, and software engineers have contributed to the project.

Usage

Commands:

• escort
• wn
• wnb

See man wnintro for more information.