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

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

— dic·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\ adjective

— dic·tion·al·ly \-ē\ adverb