dictionary — A book or electronic resource that lists words alphabetically and gives their meaning, pronunciation, etymology, and use
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A book or electronic resource that lists words alphabetically and gives their meaning, pronunciation, etymology, and use
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪkʃəˌneri/
Example Sentences
- My dictionary is so old that it doesn't have the word 'selfie' in it.
- She carries a small dictionary everywhere like it's her phone.
- The student used an electronic dictionary during the exam.
dictionary
NOUN[/ˈdɪkʃəˌneri/]
A book or electronic resource that lists words alphabetically and gives their meaning, pronunciation, etymology, and use
She flips through a thick dictionary to find the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin dictio meaning 'speaking' or 'utterance'. It evolved through Medieval Latin dictionarium, literally 'a book about words', to denote a compiled collection of words with their meanings.
Breakdown
dictio- (speaking, utterance) + -arium (a collection of, things pertaining to). The -arium suffix, typically used for collections or places, transforms the root into a noun meaning 'a collection of words'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dictionary is so old that it doesn't have the word 'selfie' in it.”
“She carries a small dictionary everywhere like it's her phone.”
“The student used an electronic dictionary during the exam.”
“This medical dictionary contains over 50,000 terms.”
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