plural of compound word

(idiomatic) used to indicate a paraphrase or the chance of an error in the details of reported speech.

(set phrase) Aggressive remarks that foreseeably may lead to a potentially violent confrontation; in law, often considered mitigation for otherwise sanctionable behavior (fighting).

plural of sight word

(education) A word that a learner recognizes, or is expected to recognize, on sight.

Any word that has a magical effect when uttered. / (in teaching polite behaviour to children) One of the words please, thank you, or hello.

(psychiatry) A nonsensical assemblage of words, typical of schizophrenia, Wernicke's aphasia, and some other mental disorders. / Meaningless text generated by a computer.

plural of magic word

plural of word problem

A mathematics question that states verbally what is usually expressed with symbols or diagrams.