PALDO English dictionary entry structure - Fact Sheet

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
    • Plural form - automatically generated with editor override
    • Alternate singular spelling
    • Alternate plural spelling - automatically generated by rules with editor override
  • 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 English
    • Verb forms
    • Bilingual linking
      • Other dictionary databases
        • PALDO English 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) ]