Choice and use of words, especially with regard to effective communication. / The effectiveness and degree of clarity of word choice and expression. / (theater) Enunciation, pronunciation.

(Of a logical fallacy) Deriving from the linguistic expression used; for reason of ambiguity, division, etc.

plural of diction

Relating to diction.

In terms of diction.

A reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meanings (senses), and sometimes also containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, semantic relations, and translations, as well as other data.

(transitive) To look up in a dictionary. / (transitive) To add to a dictionary. / (intransitive, rare) To compile a dictionary.

A dictionary in electronic form (software or hardware).

(rare) Of or pertaining to a dictionary; of a type or style commonly found in a dictionary.

(Of a logical fallacy) Not deriving from the linguistic expression used; for a reason other than of ambiguity, division, et cetera.