dictio — meaning in English

English meaning

• diction noun The choice and arrangement of words used in speaking or writing.
• speech noun The ability to speak, or spoken language in general.

Senses

dictio is used for these senses in English:

• diction The effectiveness and degree of clarity of word choice and expression.
• speech (uncountable) The ability to speak; the faculty of uttering words or articulate sounds and vocalizations to communicate.

diction — full definition

1. noun The choice and arrangement of words used in speaking or writing.
2. noun The clarity and manner of a person’s pronunciation when speaking.

speech — full definition

1. noun The ability to speak, or spoken language in general.
2. noun A formal talk given aloud to an audience.

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