ˈdikshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Late Latin & Latin; Late Latin diction-, dictio word, from Latin, delivery in public speaking, from dictus (past participle of dicere to say) + -ion-, -io -ion; akin to Old English tēon to accuse, Old High German zīhan to accuse, Old Norse tjā to show, Gothic ga teihan to tell, Latin dicare to dedicate, Greek deiknynai to show, dikē right, judgment, Sanskrit diśati he shows
1. obsolete
a. : word , phrase
b. : verbal expression or description
2. : choice of words especially with regard to correctness, clearness, or effectiveness : wording used
very careless diction in the essay
a new diction for poetry
trite diction is so common in these pages — H.N.Fairchild
3.
a. : vocal expression : enunciation ; especially : clear, accurate, and pleasing delivery in public speaking
b. : pronunciation and enunciation of words in singing