Diction

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈdɪkʃən/Rhymes: -ɪkʃən

Origin

From Latin dicere ("to speak"), from Proto-Indo-European *deyḱ- ("to show, point out").

Full definition of diction

Noun

1. The effectiveness and degree of clarity of word choice, and presentation of said words.

Related terms

• dictate