If the dictionary is a reference book for word definitions, and the thesaurus is a reference book for grouping words according to meanings, what should you call a reference book for word progressions?

By word progressions I mean such things as:

• comparatives and superlatives:
  • best
  • bigger/better/better
  • worst/less/more/most
• Measures:
  • tiny, small, medium, large gigantic
  • common (uncommon)
  • rare,
• unique novice’s/apprentice/journeyman/master/grandmaster
  • Deictic
  • expressions:
  • before/during/after yesterday/today
  • first/second/third/…,

first/(then/next)/last penultimate/ultimate What are other sources that describe word progressions?

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