diction
/'dikʃn/
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Definition
- Noun:
- Choice and use of words in speech or writing: "Diction" refers to the selection and application of words, particularly concerning their clarity, precision, and effectiveness in communication.
- Style of enunciation or pronunciation in speaking: "Diction" also denotes the distinctness and clarity with which words are articulated when spoken.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The poet's elegant diction made the complex subject accessible. (The poet's choice of words made the complex subject easy to understand.)
- The actor's clear diction ensured every word was heard at the back of the theater. (The actor's precise pronunciation ensured every word was audible.)
Advanced Usage
- "Formal diction": a style of word choice that is sophisticated, academic, or appropriate for official contexts.
- The legal document was written in very formal diction.
- "Colloquial diction": the use of informal, conversational, or everyday language.
- The author used colloquial diction to create a relatable narrator.
Variants and Related Words
- Articulation (n): the physical act of producing speech sounds clearly.
- Her articulation was flawless, even when speaking quickly.
- Phrasing (n): the way in which words and phrases are arranged and selected.
- The phrasing of the question was deliberately ambiguous.
Synonyms
- Wording: the choice and arrangement of words.
- Phraseology: a particular mode of expression, especially one characteristic of a particular speaker or writer.
Related Phrases
- To improve one's diction: to work on making one's speech clearer and more precise.
- The public speaking coach helped her improve her diction.
- Careful diction: the deliberate and thoughtful selection of words.
- The diplomat's careful diction avoided causing offense.
Noun
- the manner in which something is expressed in words
- use concise military verbiage- G.S.Patton
- the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience