Question

you come across the word \quintessential\ in your reading and want to determine its meaning, part of speech, and etymology. which resource would be the most comprehensive for finding all this information?

○ thesaurus.com (digital)

○ merriam-webster’s collegiate dictionary (print)

○ encyclopedia britannica (print)

○ britannica online (digital)

Explanation:

A dictionary, such as Merriam - Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, provides word meanings, part of speech, and etymology. A thesaurus focuses on synonyms/antonyms. Encyclopedias (print or online) cover broader topics rather than detailed word - specific info like part of speech and etymology.

Answer:

Merriam - Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary (Print)