dictionaries

Meanings

• Noun

  A collection of words, their meanings, and sometimes including information on their origin, pronunciation, and usage.

  - "The dictionary is a valuable resource for learning new words and understanding their meanings."
  - "He looked up the word 'semantics' in the dictionary to clarify its meaning."

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Synonyms

wordbook

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dictionaries
library , history

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Variants

List of all variants of dictionaries that leads to same result
dictionaries , dictionary

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'dictionary' comes from the Middle English 'dictaungorium', which means 'teacher of what is said'. It is derived from the Latin 'dictare' meaning 'to teach'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first known English dictionary was compiled in 1475 by a monk named John Trevisa.

2. The longest word in the English language, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, is 'pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis', which means 'a lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silica particles.'

3. The average person uses the word 'the' approximately 3,000,000 times in their lifetime.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Thesaurus: A thesaurus is a reference book or database that provides synonyms, antonyms, and related words for a given word.

2. Oxford English Dictionary: The Oxford English Dictionary is one of the most comprehensive dictionaries of the English language, tracing the history of over 600,000 words.

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Quotes

Quotes by authors and personalities

1. I still read relatively slowly in Yiddish, with frequent recourse to a "dictionary", and my first year of graduate school found me at my desk till two or three in the morning every night …

   - Aaron Lansky,{it}Outwitting History{/it},2004

2. Famed for his "dictionary", "Rambler" essays and {it}The Lives of the English Poets{/it}, Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) remains one of the most-quoted and carefully observed authors who ever lived.

   - {it}Publishers Weekly{/it},21 July 2008

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Dictionaries have played a significant role in literature, particularly in the works of authors such as Samuel Johnson and Noah Webster. They have also been featured in various forms of art and music, including paintings, sculptures, and songs.

How to Memorize "dictionaries"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large book with pages filled with words and their meanings.
   - Imagine yourself flipping through the pages and memorizing new words as you go.

2. associate
   

   - Associate each new word with a personal experience or memory.
   - Link new words to words you already know.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use acronyms, rhymes, or other memory techniques to help remember new words.
   - Create a story or sentence using the new word and its meaning.

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Memorize "dictionaries" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize dictionaries is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.