Parts of the Dictionary

1. Parts of Speech

1.1. refers to words that are used to name persons, things, animals, places, ideas, or events

2. Pronunciation

2.1. the way in which a word is pronounced

3. Syllabication

3.1. the division of words into syllables, either in speech or in writing

4. Origin

4.1. the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived.

5. Entry Word

5.1. a word, phrase, or name that is the subject of and heading for an entry in a dictionary

6. Guide Words

6.1. a word printed at the top of a page indicating the first or last word entry on that page

7. Definition

7.1. a statement of the meaning of a term