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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDiction
/ˈdɪk.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The choice and use of words and phrases in writing or speech.
"The poet's elevated diction creates a deeply formal and reflective atmosphere." - 2
The style of enunciation in speaking or singing; clarity and pronunciation.
"The actor's impeccable diction ensured every single line was heard clearly in the back row."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'dictio' meaning 'a speaking, expression, or diction', stemming from 'dicere' (to say or speak). It entered the English language in the 16th century via French, initially denoting a style of speaking or writing, and gradually specialized to refer both to enunciation clarity and vocabulary choice in literary contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Diction" is said worldwide
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diction
Transliteration: /dik.sjɔ̃/
"Sa diction parfaite rendait son discours très agréable à écouter."
Diktion
Transliteration: /dɪkˈt͡si̯oːn/
"Der Redner beeindruckte das Publikum durch seine gewählte Diktion."
dizione
Transliteration: /diˈt͡sjo.ne/
"Gli attori devono studiare la dizione per eliminare l'accento regionale."
dicción
Transliteration: /dikˈsjon/
"Para ser un buen locutor de radio, es fundamental tener una excelente dicción."
dicção
Transliteration: /dikˈsɐ̃w̃/
"A sua dicção clara facilitou a compreensão da palestra."
वाचा
Transliteration: vacha
"उनकी स्पष्ट वाचा ने सभी को प्रभावित किया।"
措辞
Transliteration: cuòcí
"这篇文章的措辞非常优美。"
발음
Transliteration: barum
"그 아기자기한 배우는 정확한 발음으로 연기했다."
発音
Transliteration: hatsuon
"アナウンサーは明瞭な発音でニュースを読んだ。"
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