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∙ 7y agoThe words that make up a dictionary are called entries or lexemes.
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The bolded words in a dictionary are typically referred to as "headwords" or "entry words". These words are used to locate and access definitions, pronunciations, and other information in the dictionary.
a book consisting of an alphabetical list of words of a language showing their forms and meanings and entymologies
600,000 words.
The word listed in alphabetical order on a dictionary is called an "entry." This is the word that you use to locate the definitions, pronunciations, and other information about a specific word in the dictionary.
The heading words at the top of a dictionary page provide a guide to the range of words defined on that page and help users quickly locate the specific word they are looking for alphabetically. They serve as reference points to assist readers in navigating through the dictionary efficiently.
The first word listed in the dictionary typically starts with the letter "A." For example, in the English language dictionary, "aardvark" is often one of the first words.
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