Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A tool, usually a book, that lists the meanings and uses of words in a language, often including pronunciation and grammar information.
Dictionary
/ˈdɪkʃənəri/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Our books have to be rewritten, our very dictionaries.
On that exclusively, and without help of a dictionary.
I looked at my dictionary.
Etymology:
The word dictionary comes from the Medieval Latin dictionarium, which means a collection of words. It was derived from dictionarius, relating to words or a collection of phrases, originating from dictio, meaning a saying or expression.
Usage Statistics:
350 mentions per 1 million words 
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