Free Electronic Rhyming Dictionary Released by Internationally Acclaimed Poet and Computer Scientist
Classically trained poet and linguist, Bryant H. McGill, has announced the release of a free software rhyming dictionary derived from the McGill English Dictionary of Rhyme, which is the world's most extensive rhyming reference ever created in the history of the English language. Spanning 14 volumes, the print version represents the pinnacle of linguistic achievement of its type, and is noted as the definitive standard reference for those concerned with the rhyming relationships of words. Under development for over seven years, this essential reference is perfect for poets, songwriters, lyricists, copywriters, advertising agencies, pathologists, speechwriters, advertisers, teachers, students, researchers, linguists, writers or anyone who enjoys rhyming words.
(PRWEB) December 11, 2004 -- Bryant McGill, the award-winning, classically
trained poet is the editor and author of the McGill English Dictionary of Rhyme,
which is the world's most extensive rhyming reference ever created in the
history of the English language. Spanning 14 volumes, this reference set, which
McGill dedicated "to fellow poets everywhere," represents the pinnacle of
linguistic achievement of its type, and is noted as the definitive standard
reference for those concerned with the rhyming relationships of
words.
McGill is a former engineer from industry-respected and
world-renowned Borland International software company located in Silicon Valley,
California and has filled the role of Chief Technology Officer for a number of
cutting-edge companies, where his scientific research interests have covered
such areas as information management, artificial intelligence, compression,
neural networks as applied to pattern recognition, self improving code, complex
systems and cybernetics, as well as linguistics, neuroscience and perception
theory as it applies to speed-reading, memory, learning and
creativity.
McGill has always been keenly interested in linguistics,
rhymes, metaphors and just about anything that has to do with natural language
processing. He has worked for years on a variety of linguistic applications and
has had the opportunity to work on projects collaboratively with professors,
students, researchers, linguists and other multi-disciplinary professionals at
leading institutions such as Princeton University, Durham University, Cambridge
University, Harvard University, Carnegie Mellon University and other
institutions, who have helped him reach many of his goals in computational and
theoretical applications development.
Among such projects is The McGill
English Dictionary of Rhyme. Under development for over seven years, and with
thousands of man hours of research and development behind its pages, this
essential reference set is perfect for poets, songwriters, lyricists,
copywriters, advertising agencies, pathologists, speechwriters, advertisers,
teachers, students, researchers, professors, linguists, children, writers or
anyone who enjoys rhyming words. The print version is to be found worldwide in
bookstores, universities, libraries and school classrooms, and was specifically
designed to work with the differing needs of those who use it. It is broken into
volumes so readers can purchase only the volumes that are needed for their
particular project, making it both affordable and practical. With the easiest to
use index ever created in a rhyming reference, the words you need are instantly
just a fingertip away.
McGill, a noted promoter of popularizing poetry,
hopes these never-before-available references will have as much of a positive
impact on the world of poetry and in the lives of poets and songwriters, as Noah
Webster's first Dictionary had on America's use of common language. To those
ends, McGill has recently announced that he is releasing a free electronic
version of the dictionary which is comprised of three of the fourteen available
volumes in the printed reference set. The electronic reference software is
complete, fully functional, without nags and entirely without cost. Making use
of proprietary advanced linguistic algorithms developed by McGill, this free
electronic version rivals any software dictionary on the market today and is
lightening fast. The software requires no installation, has no impact on the
user’s system, is completely safe and can even be run from a portable USB
thumb/jump drive, which may be carried in the user’s pocket, making this
reference perfect for students and those on the go. The software is available
for both Windows and Linux platforms and a Mac OS X version is currently under
testing.
McGill believes that forfeiting the financial gain from the
commercial distribution of the software will be well worth the rewards of
encouraging poetic and lyrical expression among a new generation of young
people, students and those who may not be able to afford any of the
alternatively available commercial references on the market. Distribution
channels are currently being developed to accommodate initial demand.
For more information, see the McGill Dictionary website at the link
included with this article.
www.mcgilldictionary.com
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