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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Mediaeval Latin dictionarium < Latin dictionarius < dictio ('speaking') < perfect passive participle dictus < verb dicere ('to speak'), plus suffix -arium, indicating "room" or "place".

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈdɪkʃən(ə)ɹi/, SAMPA: /"dIkS@n(@)ri/
• (US) enPR: dĭk'shə-nĕr"ē, IPA: /ˈdɪkʃənˌɛɹi/, SAMPA: /"dIkS@n%Eri/
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[edit] Noun

dictionary (plural dictionaries)

1. A publication, usually in the form of a book, which gives an ordered list (normally alphabetically) of words, normally explaining their meaning and sometimes containing information on etymology, usage, translations and other items related to the word. Some dictionaries list the words of more than one language and/or give translations in more than one language.

• For examples of the usage of this word see the citations page.

[edit] Derived terms

• fictionary
• Pictionary
• translating dictionary
• explanatory dictionary
• translationary
• Wiktionary

[edit] Translations