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diction

Main Entry:: dic·tion
Pronunciation:: \ˈdik-shən\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Latin diction-, dictio speaking, style, from dicere to say; akin to Old English tēon to accuse, Latin dicare to proclaim, dedicate, Greek deiknynai to show, dikē judgment, right
Date:: 1581

1obsolete : verbal description2: choice of words especially with regard to correctness, clearness, or effectiveness3 a: vocal expression : enunciation b: pronunciation and enunciation of words in singing

— dic·tion·al

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\-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\ adjective

— dic·tion·al·ly

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\-ē\ adverb

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