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   diction

   /ˈdɪkʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing: "Wordsworth campaigned against exaggerated poetic diction" Similar phraseologyphrasingturn of phrasechoice of wordswordinglanguageparlanceusagevocabularyterminologyexpressionidiomstylelocutioninformal:lingorare:idiolect
   • 2. the style of enunciation in speaking or singing: "she began imitating his careful diction" Similar enunciationarticulationelocutionlocutionpronunciationspeechspeech patternmanner of speakingintonationinflectiondeliveryutterancespeech-makingpublic speakingdeclamationoratoryfluency

   Word Origin mid 16th century (denoting a word or phrase): from Latin dictio(n-), from dicere ‘to say’.

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   Diction definition: style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words. See examples of DICTION used in a sentence.

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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.

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   The meaning of DICTION is vocal expression : enunciation. How to use diction in a sentence. Did you know?

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   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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDICTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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. Precise analysis of diction and discourse is not invited here. From the Cambridge English Corpus.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDICTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   diction, phraseology, wording refer to the means and the manner of expressing ideas.

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   The most popular dictionary and thesaurus for learners of English. Meanings and definitions of words with pronunciations and translations.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdiction noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of diction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDICTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    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.

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    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.