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    PALDO Akan dictionary entry structure

    PALDO Akan dictionary entry structure
    PALDO Akan dictionary entry structure

    Each entry in the dictionary database is considered a single Drupal node. The node then can have any number of properties.

    The components of an entry

    • Node, defined by the kasahorow Database Publisher module
      • Word / Phrase
        • Twi spelling
        • Fanti spelling
      • Headword (hidden from ordinary viewers; used to locate the entry and dictate its alphabetical position )
      • Definition
      • Example
      • Notes
      • Linked language translation of definition
      • Linked language translation of example
      • Linked language translation of notes
    • Taxonomies, defined by the Taxonomy module
      • Applies to all dictionary database node types
        • Part of Speech [ Designated as primary taxonomy vocabulary ]
        • Terminology
        • Scientific classification
      • Applies to only Akan
    • Bilingual linking
      • Other dictionary databases
        • PALDO English dictionary database
        • PALDO Akan dictionary database (self)
      • Types of linking
        • External links (Cross-language synonyms)
        • Derived word
        • Related word
        • Antonyms
    • File attachments [ audio (mp3) | photo (png, jpg, gif) | video (flv) ]
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    PALDO Akan dictionary entry structure. . In Projects. Retrieved 09:17 AM April 30th, 2008, from http://www.kasahorow.org/content/paldo-akan-dictionary-entry-structure
    Submitted by fie.nipa on Wed, 2008-04-09 16:01
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