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- Dictionarydiction/ˈdɪkʃn/
noun
- 1. the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing: "Wordsworth campaigned against exaggerated poetic diction" Similar
- 2. the style of enunciation in speaking or singing: "she began imitating his careful diction" Similar
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Diction (Latin: dictionem (nom. dictio), "a saying, expression, word"), in its original meaning, is a writer's or speaker's distinctive vocabulary choices and style of expression in a poem or story.
Diction definition: style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words. See examples of DICTION used in a sentence.
1. a. : vocal expression : enunciation. b. : pronunciation and enunciation of words in singing. 2. : choice of words especially with regard to correctness, clearness, or effectiveness. 3. obsolete : verbal description. dictional. ˈdik-shnəl. -shə-nᵊl. adjective. dictionally. ˈdik-shnəl-ē. -shə-nᵊl- adverb. Did you know?
the manner in which words are pronounced. (Definition of diction from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of diction. diction. Precise analysis of diction and discourse is not invited here. From the Cambridge English Corpus.
Diction is a writer's unique style of expression, especially his or her choice and arrangement of words. A writer's vocabulary, use of language to produce a specific tone or atmosphere, and ability to communicate clearly with the reader are all essential parts of diction.
noun [ U ] us / ˈdɪk·ʃən / Add to word list. the manner in which words are pronounced. (Definition of diction from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of diction. diction. Often, this unstable arrangement emerges as a shift in diction and tone. From NPR.
diction, phraseology, wording refer to the means and the manner of expressing ideas.
Diction is the way you talk, that is, the way you enunciate or pronounce your words, and the words and phrases you choose to use.
1. (Linguistics) the choice and use of words in writing or speech. 2. (Phonetics & Phonology) the manner of uttering or enunciating words and sounds; elocution. [C15: from Latin dictiō a saying, mode of expression, from dīcere to speak, say]
Definition of diction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
