glossaries
Word definition sections
Glossaries is the plural of glossary, a list of terms with their definitions, typically found at the end of a book or document.
A glossary explains specialized vocabulary relevant to a particular subject: The textbook includes glossaries for each chapter.
Unlike dictionaries, glossaries are limited to terms appearing in or relevant to a specific text.
Alphabetical word reference
- thesaurusSynonym and antonym compendium
- encyclopediaComprehensive subject-matter collection
- compendiumCondensed reference collection
- handbookCompact reference guide
manual · guidebook · lexicon · index · sourcebook · appendix · word list · reference guide
Compiling word reference books
- etymologyWord origin study
- semanticsStudy of linguistic meaning
- morphologyStudy of structural forms
- syntaxRules for arranging words
phonetics · translation · bilingual · multilingual · localization · target language · source language · cognates
Specialized professional vocabulary
- terminologySubject-specific vocabulary
- technical termsSpecialized words within fields
- nomenclatureSystem of specialized terms
- lingoGroup-specific vocabulary
argot · cant · trade language · domain-specific · scientific vocabulary · acronyms · abbreviations · field-specific
Statement making something clear
- meaningWhat something signifies
- descriptionAccount of characteristics
- clarificationMaking meaning plain
- elucidationAct of explaining clearly
interpretation · annotation · commentary · specification · delineation · explication · definition · entry
dictionary
Alphabetical word reference
- thesaurusSynonym and antonym compendium
- encyclopediaComprehensive subject-matter collection
- compendiumCondensed reference collection
handbook · manual · guidebook · lexicon · index · sourcebook · appendix · word list · reference guide · catalogue
lexicography
Compiling word reference books
- etymologyWord origin study
- semanticsStudy of linguistic meaning
- morphologyStudy of structural forms
syntax · phonetics · translation · bilingual · multilingual · localization · target language · source language · cognates · loanwords
jargon
Specialized professional vocabulary
- terminologySubject-specific vocabulary
- technical termsSpecialized words within fields
- nomenclatureSystem of specialized terms
lingo · argot · cant · trade language · domain-specific · scientific vocabulary · acronyms · abbreviations · field-specific · professional language
explanation
Statement making something clear
- meaningWhat something signifies
- descriptionAccount of characteristics
- clarificationMaking meaning plain
elucidation · interpretation · annotation · commentary · specification · delineation · explication · definition · entry · headword
- reference booksdictionary, dictionaries, bilingual dictionaries, encyclopedias, thesauri
- literary referenceplot summaries, lexicons, compendiums, literary history, literary movements
- Latin textbooksvocabulary lists, workbooks
- lexicographydictionary, dictionaries, definition, definitions, thesaurus
- dictionary sectionsindexes, word lists, categories, definitions, pronunciation guides
- educational materialslab manuals, science journals, science magazines, field guides, reference books
glossariesencyclopedias
Multi-volume knowledge collections
Oxford English Dictionary · lexicons · thesauri · thesauruses