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Definition of Dictionary
1. Noun. A reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them.
Terms within: Dictionary Entry, Lexical Entry
Generic synonyms: Wordbook
Specialized synonyms: Bilingual Dictionary, Collegiate Dictionary, Desk Dictionary, Etymological Dictionary, Gazetteer, Learner's Dictionary, School Dictionary, Little Dictionary, Pocket Dictionary, Spell-checker, Spelling Checker, Unabridged, Unabridged Dictionary
Derivative terms: Lexical
Definition of Dictionary
1. n. A book containing the words of a language, arranged alphabetically, with explanations of their meanings; a lexicon; a vocabulary; a wordbook.
Definition of Dictionary
1. [n -RIES]
Medical Definition of Dictionary
1. 1. A book containing the words of a language, arranged alphabetically, with explanations of their meanings; a lexicon; a vocabulary; a wordbook. "I applied myself to the perusal of our writers; and noting whatever might be of use to ascertain or illustrate any word or phrase, accumulated in time the materials of a dictionary." (Johnson) 2. Hence, a book containing the words belonging to any system or province of knowledge, arranged alphabetically; as, a dictionary of medicine or of botany; a biographical dictionary. Origin: Cf. F. Dictionnaire. See Diction. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dictionary
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