minidictionary

Compact vocabulary reference

A minidictionary is a small, condensed dictionary covering essential vocabulary rather than comprehensive listings.

The term suggests portability or limited scope—a pocket reference for travelers, students, or specialized fields: a minidictionary of medical terms, a French minidictionary for tourists.

format

pocket

Fabric compartment in clothing

portable · condensed · paperback · handheld · travel-sized · pocket-sized · slim · lightweight · abbreviated · simplified

content

definitions

Stated meanings of terms

pronunciation · spelling · meanings · translations · examples · usage · inflections · alphabetical · cross-references · bilingual

reference

lookup

Act of retrieving information

resource · aid · tool · wordbook · lexicon

Opposites
size/comprehensiveness

minidictionaryunabridged dictionary

Reference containing all words

Oxford English Dictionary · desk dictionary · unabridged

Family

mini, miniature, dictionary, dictionaries, diction, dictate, dictation, dictator, dictatorial

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G