word
Sentence building block
A word is a unit of language that has independent meaning.
A word may have a single, unambiguous meaning (like toxoplasmosis), or it may have so many meanings that context is required to determine which one is meant (like pitch).
Word is used to express a promise made or intention stated (I give you my word) or a command (Don’t fire till I give the word).
As a verb, word means express in words: Be sure to word the instructions simply so everyone will understand.
Statement of meaning
- semanticsStudy of linguistic meaning
- denotationWord's explicit dictionary meaning
- connotationImplied sense, not dictionary
- significationExpressed or intended meaning
sense · interpretation · nuance · ambiguity · context · reference · symbolism · implication
One's word collection
- lexiconVocabulary of a language
- terminologySubject-specific vocabulary
- jargonSpecialized professional vocabulary
- argotGroup-specific coded speech
slang · vernacular · dialect · idiom · phrase · term · expression · collocation
Spoken exchange between parties
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
- discourseFormal communication on subjects
- speechOral communication ability
- talkVerbal exchange between people
discussion · exchange · message · utterance · statement · remark · comment · reply
Art of persuasive language
- eloquencePersuasive verbal grace
- persuasionConvincing through reasoning
- influencePower to affect others
- impactForceful contact or consequence
authority · command · weight · force · effect · potency · resonance · gravitas
Written or printed words
- scriptWritten words for performance
- letterWritten symbol or message
- characterNature, symbol, or role
- glyphVisual form of character
alphabet · syllable · typography · font · calligraphy · inscription · manuscript · prose
definition
Statement of meaning
- semanticsStudy of linguistic meaning
- denotationWord's explicit dictionary meaning
- connotationImplied sense, not dictionary
signification · sense · interpretation · nuance · ambiguity · context · reference · symbolism · implication · etymology
vocabulary
One's word collection
- lexiconVocabulary of a language
- terminologySubject-specific vocabulary
- jargonSpecialized professional vocabulary
argot · slang · vernacular · dialect · idiom · phrase · term · expression · collocation · usage
dialogue
Spoken exchange between parties
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
- discourseFormal communication on subjects
- speechOral communication ability
talk · discussion · exchange · message · utterance · statement · remark · comment · reply · response
rhetoric
Art of persuasive language
- eloquencePersuasive verbal grace
- persuasionConvincing through reasoning
- influencePower to affect others
impact · authority · command · weight · force · effect · potency · resonance · gravitas · conviction
text
Written or printed words
glyph · alphabet · syllable · typography · font · calligraphy · inscription · manuscript · prose · poetry
typing
Entering text via keyboard
- keyboardArray of input keys
- documentWritten or electronic file
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
editor · spellcheck · autocorrect · cursor · backspace · delete · insert · format · template · file
- languagelanguage, grammar, spelling, alphabet, letter
- readingfluency, read, comprehension, readers, books
- vocabularyterm, terms, definition, definitions, meaning
- writing-related termsparagraph, sentence, letter, punctuation, grammar
- word ladder wordshead, tail, lead, gold, cold
- W wordswater, walk, wind, wood, world
wordsilence
Total lack of sound
wordlessness · muteness · speechlessness · quiet · hush
- bad wordsOffensive or taboo vocabulary
- the wordAuthoritative truth or promise
- word of mouthInformation passed through conversation
- get a word in edgewiseContribute to monopolized talk
- in other wordsRestating for clarity
- spread the wordCommunicate information broadly
words, sword, wording, wordy, password, wordless, worded, wordsmith, crossword