Entry Word: diction

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 the clear and accurate pronunciation of words especially in public speaking <the actors had very good diction, clearly speaking every single word of the Shakespearean play that they were performing>

Synonyms articulation, enunciation

Related Words elocution; speech, wording

2 the way in which something is put into words <our teacher promises to take off points for careless diction in the essays> — see wording