dictionary (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *dictionary*:
NOUN	communication	dictionary, lexicon	a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

dictionary > pronunciation
Sounds	dih'kshahneh.riy
Rhymes	accusatory ... zealotry: 432 rhymes with riy...

English > *dictionary*: 1 sense > noun 1, communication
Meaning	A reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them.
Synonym	lexicon
Parts	lexical entry, dictionary entry	The entry in a dictionary of information about a word
Narrower	bilingual dictionary	A dictionary giving equivalent words in two languages
	desk dictionary, collegiate dictionary	An abridged dictionary of a size convenient to hold in the hand
	etymological dictionary	A dictionary giving the historical origins of each word
	gazetteer	A geographical dictionary (as at the back of an atlas)
	learner's dictionary, school dictionary	A dictionary specially written for those learning a foreign language
	pocket dictionary, little dictionary	A dictionary that is small enough to carry in your pocket
	spell-checker, spelling checker	An electronic dictionary in a word processor that can be used to catch misspelled words
	unabridged dictionary, unabridged	A dictionary that has not been shortened by the omitting terms or definitions
Broader	wordbook	A reference book containing words (usually with their meanings)
Spanish	diccionario, léxico
Catalan	diccionari, lèxic

HyperDic: dictionary