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Abstract

The Hyper English Dictionary is one type of Internet dictionary that is comprised of Indo-European roots. It enables learners of English to understand the roots and definitions of English words at the same time. It is very important to learn the roots of English word because all English words are branched to Indo-European roots. Some English words are branched to the same Indo-European roots. Learners of English can learn some English words at the same time by learning one of the Indo-European roots. In this research, a new search function by the suffixes of English words is added to the Hyper English Dictionary. This new search function by suffix of English words makes understanding and searching of English words and stems easier for learners. Understanding many stems assists learners in learning many English words because many words are comprised of some aggregations of stems.

2004-02-20