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It comes from a Latin word 'dictionarium' meaning collection of words and phrases
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โ 12y ago
A dictionary gets its name from "dictionarium," meaning a collection of words or phrases. It serves as a reference source for defining and interpreting words and their meanings.
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โ 11y agobecause dictionary is a word and it has a meaning
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Because the word dictionary has meanings and it has a definition
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What is dictionary called in hindi?
Dictionary is called "เคถเคฌเฅเคฆเคเฅเคท" in Hindi.
What is called mini-dictionary?
small dictionary
The words that make up a dictionary are called?
The words that make up a dictionary are called entries or lexemes.
What is a word or phrase defined in a dictionary called?
A word or phrase defined in a dictionary is called an entry.
What is person who compiles a dictionary called?
A lexicographer is the creator of a dictionary.
A dictionary that gives the history of the word?
A dictionary that gives a detailed history of the origin of a word is called an etymological dictionary
What is A dictionary of synonymous and antonyms?
A dictionary of synonyms and antonyms is called a thesaurus.
What is a dictionary called?
A compiler of dictionaries is called a lexicographer.
What do you call a geographic dictionary?
A dictionary. If you mean a book of maps, that's called an atlas.
What is a dictionary called when it has both English and another foreign language?
Multi-language dictionary
Is there a name for a book that is both a dictionary and a thesaurus?
Yes, its called "Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus".
What is the mini-dictionary at the back of a book called?
It is called the glossary.
