[dic.tion] n [L diction-, dictio speaking, style, fr. dicere to say; akin to OE teon to accuse, L dicare to proclaim, dedicate, Gk deiknynai to show, dike judgment, right] (1581) 1 obs: verbal description
2: choice of words esp. with regard to correctness, clearness, or effectiveness 3 a: vocal expression: enunciation b: pronunciation and enunciation of words in singing -- dic.tion.al adj -- dic.tion.al.ly adv