Synonyms
Etymology
1. dictionary
noun. ['ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri'] a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them.
Synonyms
- lexical entry
- learner's dictionary
- unabridged
- dictionary entry
- collegiate dictionary
- lexicon
- bilingual dictionary
- desk dictionary
- pocket dictionary
- spelling checker
- school dictionary
- little dictionary
- etymological dictionary
- unabridged dictionary
- spell-checker
- gazetteer
Etymology
- dictionarium (Latin)
- dictionarius (Latin)
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Words that Rhyme with Dictionary Definition
- predisposition
- misrecognition
- juxtaposition
- retransmission
- presupposition
- decomposition
- statistician
- reimposition
- redeposition
- redefinition
- precondition
- pediatrician
- obstetrician
- mathematician
- malnutrition
- geriatrician
- fondkommission
- extradition
- transmission
- superstition
- requisition
- recondition
- recognition
- proposition
- premonition
- preignition
- inquisition
- exposition
- expedition
- electrician
Example sentences of the word dictionary-definition
1. Noun Phrase
The dictionary definition of easygoing is something that’s relaxed and casual in manner.
2. Noun Phrase
Define and discuss disrespect in the first paragraph, but avoid using a dictionary definition.
2. definition
noun. ['ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən'] a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol.
Synonyms
- ostensive definition
- stipulative definition
- recursive definition
- contextual definition
- explanation
- dictionary definition
- redefinition
- explicit definition
Antonyms
- credit
- debit
- unimportance
- opacity
Etymology
- diffinicioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- definition (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
3. definition
noun. ['ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən'] clarity of outline.
Synonyms
- distinctness
Antonyms
- softness
- direct discourse
Etymology
- diffinicioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- definition (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))