Diction
Translation- Diction
- Diction Dic"tion, n. [L. dicto a saying, a word, fr. dicere,
dictum, to say; akin to dicare to proclaim, and to E. teach,
token: cf. F. diction. See {Teach}, and cf. {Benison},
{Dedicate}, {Index}, {Judge}, {Preach}, {Vengeance}.]
Choice of words for the expression of ideas; the
construction, disposition, and application of words in
discourse, with regard to clearness, accuracy, variety, etc.;
mode of expression; language; as, the diction of Chaucer's
poems.
[1913 Webster]
His diction blazes up into a sudden explosion of prophetic grandeur. --De Quincey.
Syn: {Diction}, {Style}, {Phraseology}.
Usage: Style relates both to language and thought; diction, to language only; phraseology, to the mechanical structure of sentences, or the mode in which they are phrased. The style of Burke was enriched with all the higher graces of composition; his diction was varied and copious; his phraseology, at times, was careless and cumbersome. ``Diction is a general term applicable alike to a single sentence or a connected composition. Errors in grammar, false construction, a confused disposition of words, or an improper application of them, constitute bad diction; but the niceties, the elegancies, the peculiarities, and the beauties of composition, which mark the genius and talent of the writer, are what is comprehended under the name of style.'' --Crabb. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
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Diction — Diction, Stil, Sprache, Schreibart. Der Ausdruck wird meist von rhythmischen Dichtungen gebraucht und es heißt z. B.: In diesem Trauerspiele ist eine schöne, glänzende, oder eine schwülstige, unbeholfene Diction. – Bei der großen Ausbildung,… … Damen Conversations Lexikon
diction — 1> выбор слов, манера выражаться Ex: poetic diction, the diction of poetry язык поэзии, поэтический язык Ex: her diction was deadly она говорила убийственным тоном 2> дикция … Новый большой англо-русский словарь
diction — noun 1) стиль, манера выражения мыслей; выбор слов poetic diction2) дикция … Англо-русский словарь Мюллера
Diction — Diction, lat., Ausdrucksweise, Schreibart … Herders Conversations-Lexikon
Diction — La diction fait référence à la qualité orale d une lecture ou d une prise de parole improvisée[1]. Le terme élocution en est alors un synonyme. Dans un sens plus spécialisé, la diction est l art ou la discipline qui consiste à prononcer en… … Wikipédia en Français
Diction — (Latin: dictionem (nom. dictio) a saying, expression, word ),[1] in its original, primary meaning, refers to the writer s or the speaker s distinctive vocabulary choices and style of expression in a poem or story.[2] A secondary, common meaning… … Wikipedia
diction — dictional, adj. dictionally, adv. /dik sheuhn/, n. 1. style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words: good diction. 2. the accent, inflection, intonation, and speech sound quality manifested by an individual speaker, usually… … Universalium
diction — ˈdɪkʃən сущ. 1) манера выражения своих мыслей; стиль (в речи, письме) poetic diction 2) дикция, отчетливое произношение (в декламации, пении) clear diction ≈ четкая дикция, внятное/членораздельное произнесение Syn : articulation, enunciation … Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь
DICTION — s. f. Élocution, cette partie du style qui regarde le choix et l arrangement des mots. Diction élégante. Diction pure. Diction vicieuse. Il signifie quelquefois, La manière de dire, de prononcer un discours, des vers, etc. Cet orateur a une… … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)
DICTION — n. f. Manière de dire, de prononcer un discours, des vers, etc. Cet orateur a une diction lourde et traînante. Professeur de diction … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)