For academic purposes, you can give the source of everything that you quote, even dictionary definitions. Personally I would mention it parenthetically, rather than as a footnote.
the definitions, pronunciations, and etymologies of words.
Yes, it is a noun. It is a book containing the definitions of words.
The word "set" has the most meanings in the dictionary, with over 400 different definitions.
You can find words by typing their definitions into a search engine or a dictionary website such as Merriam-Webster or Dictionary.com. These resources will provide you with the word that matches the definition you have entered.
The Urban Dictionary is not a traditional dictionary and is known for user-generated content that may not always be accurate or appropriate. It is popular for slang and informal language but may not be considered a reliable source for definitions.
There are 69 definitions. Set is the word with the most dictionary definitions.
definitions
yes.
I get definitions from my dictionary. And sometimes on this site as well.
Set has the most definitions in an unabridged dictionary.
1414 definitions
No, copying the dictionary is not plagiarism.
yes.
specialized dictionary.
It depends which dictionary you use.
The dictionary provides a list of definitions that you can use to determine the literal meaning of a word.
The best place to find definitions is a dictionary.