ди́кция — meaning in English

English meaning

• diction noun The choice and arrangement of words used in speaking or writing.
• utterance noun An act of, or the process of, uttering.

Senses

ди́кция is used for these senses in English:

• diction The effectiveness and degree of clarity of word choice and expression.
• utterance A manner of speaking.

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.

utterance — full definition

1. noun An act of, or the process of, uttering.
2. noun An instance of that act or process: especially, something spoken (e.g., syllables, words, phrases); (especially linguistics) any such thing either spoken or written.
3. noun The ability to speak.
4. noun A manner of speaking.

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