How Long to Read Semantic Antics

How Long Does it Take to Read Semantic Antics?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read Semantic Antics by Sol Steinmetz

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

"My favorite popular word book of the year" -William Safire, NY Times 6/22/2008 A fun, new approach to examining etymology! Many common English words started out with an entirely different meaning than the one we know today. For example: The word adamant came into English around 855 C.E. as a synonym for 'diamond,' very different from today's meaning of the word: "utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion." Before the year 1200, the word silly meant "blessed," and was derived from Old English saelig, meaning "happy." This word went through several incarnations before adopting today's meaning: "stupid or foolish." In Semantic Antics, lexicographer Sol Steinmetz takes readers on an in-depth, fascinating journey to learn how hundreds of words have evolved from their first meaning to the meanings used today.

How long is Semantic Antics?

Semantic Antics by Sol Steinmetz is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Semantic Antics Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read Semantic Antics aloud.

What Reading Level is Semantic Antics?

Semantic Antics is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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