Results for “dict”

dictate

verb

To say words aloud for someone else to write down.

dictation

noun

The act of speaking words aloud for someone to write down, or the words produced this way.

dictatorship

noun

A form of government in which one person or small group holds total, unchecked power.

diction

noun

The choice and arrangement of words used in speaking or writing.

dictionary

noun

A reference book that lists words alphabetically along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other details.

addict

noun

A person who is dependent on a harmful substance and cannot easily stop using it.

addicted

adjective

Physically or psychologically dependent on a substance, unable to stop easily.

addiction

noun

A strong, often harmful, compulsion to keep using a substance or repeating a behavior, even when it causes problems.

addictive

adjective

Causing a strong dependency, so that a person finds it hard to stop.

benedict

noun

A man who has recently married, especially one who was long seen as a confirmed bachelor.

contradict

verb

To say something that is the opposite of, or inconsistent with, another statement.

contradicted

adjective

Shown to be inconsistent or disputed.

contradicting

noun

The act of saying something that opposes or conflicts with another statement.

contradiction

noun

A statement or idea that is inconsistent with another, or that clashes with itself.

contradictory

adjective

Saying or implying the opposite of something else, so both can't be true.

edict

noun

An official order or proclamation issued by someone in authority.

indict

verb

To formally charge someone with a crime.

indictment

noun

A formal accusation charging someone with a crime.

jurisdiction

noun

The official authority to make legal decisions and judgments over a particular area, group of people, or type of case.

jurisdictional

adj

Relating to jurisdiction, or to the boundaries of legal authority.

predict

verb

To say what will happen in the future, based on knowledge, evidence, or reasoning.

predictable

adjective

Able to be known or expected in advance.

predicting

verb

Making a statement about what will happen in the future, based on reasoning or evidence.

prediction

noun

A statement about something expected to happen in the future.

predictive

adjective

Able to be used for, or useful in, forecasting future outcomes.