diction — the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪkʃən/
Korean meaning: 말이나 글에서의 단어 선택과 사용법, 어법
Korean pronunciation: **딕**션
Example Sentences
- The news anchor's diction was so poor that viewers started a petition for subtitles.
- Shakespeare's diction in his sonnets reflects the elegant language of his era.
- The actor's diction was so crisp that even the audience in the last row could understand every word.
diction
NOUN//ˈdɪkʃən//
the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing
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Origin
From Latin 'dictio' meaning 'speaking' or 'utterance,' derived from 'dicere' meaning 'to say' or 'to speak.' The word entered English through Old French and became established in the 14th century.
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“The news anchor's diction was so poor that viewers started a petition for subtitles.”
“Shakespeare's diction in his sonnets reflects the elegant language of his era.”
“The actor's diction was so crisp that even the audience in the last row could understand every word.”
“My grandmother corrected my diction so often that I started speaking like a 1950s radio host.”
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