Table of Contents

Preface
How to Use the Dictionary
International Phonetic Alphabet
Abbreviations
List of Labels
List of Grammatical Components
Dictionary A-Z
Appendices:
Quick Grammar Reference
Irregular Verbs
Measurements and SI Units
Roman Numerals
Chemical Elements

About the Author

Dr V. Jayadevan retired as Professor and Head, Department of Tamil Language, University of Madras. He is currently Professor Emeritus, Department of Tamil Literature, and Chief Editor, Tamil Lexicon Revision Project, University of Madras. He holds a doctorate in lexicography and has authored several dictionaries and other research publications. A former president, ASIALEX, he has been the General Secretary, Lexicographical Society of India. Dr V. Murugan, who holds a D. Litt degree in Lexicography and Translation, is the author of 15 books including several translations from Tamil and an electronic Tamil-Tamil-English dictionary. Presently, he heads the Department of English, Presidency College, Chennai.