| 单词 | dictionary definition |
| 例句 | “Thank you for the dictionary definition, Sticky,” said Mr. Benedict, “and thank you, Reynie, for the translation.” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Nevertheless, we treat facts as if they are equivalent to things, and dictionary definitions of ‘fact’ slide between defining facts as things and defining them as true beliefs. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z The dictionary definition of the word is “advice or information aimed at resolving a problem.” Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z Monday night’s homework always took forever, because the spelling words were also vocabulary words, and Ms. Udell insisted that each student write an official dictionary definition of each word before using it in a sentence. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z I lie in bed, stare up at the ceiling, and think about the dictionary definition of cider—juice pressed from apples. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z I felt like I was looking into the dictionary definition of emptiness. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z The script reveals a fascination with the Oxford dictionary definition of the word "escritoire", as you might expect from two ambitious autodidacts. Where does all the best comedy come from? Death and war 2012-07-06T21:30:01Z For all the ways to define comfort food, the dictionary definition is the one I’d push back on. These Gingery Soba Noodles May Just Defy Definition 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z She tells me that none of her projects is a manifesto, or a dictionary definition of what it means to be a man or a woman. Me and my vulva: 100 women reveal all 2019-02-09T05:00:00Z It's simply that the further back in film history one goes, the more limiting – if not outright redundant – the dictionary definition turns out to be. Can 'fake' documentaries still tell the truth? 2010-09-30T22:00:00Z All dictionary definitions of “exotic” have two strands: “from a distant place,” and “striking and attractive because unfamiliar.” Notes on the Exotic 2014-11-03T05:00:00Z The dictionary definition says radical means “advocating extreme measures to retain or restore a political state of affairs.” Perspective | We must stop calling Trump’s enablers ‘conservative.’ They are the radical right. 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z On one case, a dictionary definition is printed backward so that it will be readable when someone takes a selfie with the camera cases pointed at a mirror. Your Instagram Picture, Worth a Thousand Ads 2014-10-15T04:00:00Z “Dylanologist,” once a derisive term for the self-styled expert who sifted through the Dylan family’s garbage cans, was now a word with wide colloquial meaning, if not yet a dictionary definition. Books of The Times: ‘The Dylanologists,’ David Kinney’s Look at an Obsession 2014-05-04T21:57:27Z Vocally on his game, Jagger was enough to wake up the show and remind five decades worth of Stones fans why this man is the dictionary definition of "rock star." Grammy's 10 greatest moments 2011-02-14T14:01:00Z Vigorous social media campaigns have been mounted to counteract negative perceptions and pejorative dictionary definitions of them. In London, Cheetos Tans and a Codpiece Are in Fashion 2020-01-06T05:00:00Z The dictionary definition is not particularly helpful: “printed or visual material containing the explicit description or display of sexual organs or activity, intended to stimulate sexual excitement.” The Renaissance origin of porn: Inside “I Modi,” the 16th-century sex manual masterpiece 2017-02-12T05:00:00Z The dictionary definition of cult viewing, Matthew Holness’s spoof of shonky British horror barely made a dent when it aired, but has since become regarded as a modern classic. The 100 best TV shows of the 21st century 2019-09-16T04:00:00Z During meetings, a few people read dictionary definitions of the word “raider.” Anatomy of a Mascot 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z Here’s the dictionary definition of white supremacy: the belief that white people are superior to people of other races and therefore should be dominant over them. Perspective | Tucker Carlson’s claim that white supremacy is a hoax is easy to prove wrong. Just watch his show. 2019-08-07T04:00:00Z This strikes me as almost a dictionary definition of an entrepreneur. A life in books: Tim Waterstone 2010-09-08T07:00:00Z Many readers just wrote dictionary definitions in the margin, or "v good", or they simply underlined words. It's my habit to share relics 2011-03-22T19:30:00Z Recently you talked on David Letterman about how the dictionary definition of “feminist” is someone who believes in the social, economic and political equality of the genders — which is an idea most people agree with. Aziz Ansari on His New Book and How Texting Is Ruining Our Relationships 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z A monster, according to its dictionary definition, is “one who deviates from normal or acceptable behavior or character.” Review: ‘Medieval Monsters’? Those Beasts Are Not Extinct 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z After widespread criticism for his comments, he later suggested that people needed to check the dictionary definition of immigrant. Late-night hosts on Trump's healthcare plan: 'We're all going to die' 2017-03-08T05:00:00Z I do not think that a dictionary definition of “spirit” will resolve that question. We Asked 7 Lawyers to Untangle the Broadway Fight Over ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z A quick flip through the pages might set off alarm bells for those fearful of italics, bold type, capital letters, dictionary definitions and chunky quotations. Margo Jefferson’s New Memoir Experiments With the Form in Startling Ways 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z "However, the dictionary definition of behaviour is: 'a stereotyped motor response to a physiological stimulus.'" Fat Chance: The Bitter Truth About Sugar by Robert Lustig – review 2013-01-25T10:00:01Z This dictionary definition of “lie” still keeps some media organizations from applying it to Trump. FactCheck.org, the nonprofit fact-checking organization, hasn’t used the term in the past 10 years, according to Director Eugene Kiely. Lies? The news media is starting to describe Trump’s ‘falsehoods’ that way. 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z The brothers could perhaps benefit from looking up the dictionary definition of gaslighting. Cuomo's insulting sexual harassment apology shows just how little he thinks of women 2021-09-25T04:00:00Z Made in 1968, when Mr. Kosuth was a young turk of Conceptualism, it consists of the dictionary definition of “holly,” cut out and pasted to a piece of paper. Art Review: ‘Hooray for Hollywood!’ Recalls Holly Solomon’s Eye for Art 2014-01-16T22:48:08Z The paint buckets, left on the floor, are covered with dictionary definitions of each country and their state flags. Special Report: Contemporary Art: An Art Exhibition in Need of a Map 2010-10-13T13:00:00Z The project’s companion book opens with a playful riff on a dictionary definition that basically omits all the nouns. Cheeseburgers, Oil and Minimum Wage: Building a Museum of Capitalism 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z One dictionary definition of the word indicates that it serves as a descriptor for things that are "unrealistically simplified." How McDonald's Szechuan Sauce went from a "just fine" '90s relic to a riot-causing cult condiment 2021-01-24T05:00:00Z Its dictionary definition is: avoidance of the depletion of natural resources to maintain an ecological balance. Perspective | Hints From Heloise: Take care when using chemical cleaners 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z The story misses the clinical bravado of David Mamet’s heists, the psychosexual menace of “The Grifters,” or — despite opening with a dictionary definition — the crooked community described in the David Maurer classic “The Big Con.” ‘Sharper’ Review: The Big Con 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Told through letters, diary entries, dictionary definitions and historical documents, the novel builds a fascinating story centered on gender politics. Best science-fiction and fantasy books, December edition 2015-12-22T05:00:00Z In one small gallery Mr. Kosuth recreates the 1968 debut of his signature dictionary definitions: the word defined is “nothing,” in 10 entries ranging from almost that to quite a bit more. What?s Blooming Indoors 2011-04-21T22:57:20Z Children will learn more than the dictionary definition in this workshop for ages 6 and older at the Skyscraper Museum. Spare Times — For Children for June 22-29 2012-06-21T22:00:06Z They are unabashedly loose, stupid, clumsy, gross — by one dictionary definition. Review: UMO Ensemble's buffoonery shines in 'El Dorado' 2010-08-20T21:44:00Z Whatever authority a dictionary definition might have, Segel proved women have the power to change it. Meet the woman who changed the dictionary definition of ‘femininity’ 2016-11-28T05:00:00Z Keep your moral Ashes and silly dictionary definitions, we'll knock you out of the World Cup instead. 'Dismal World Cup is Key's biggest challenge' 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z The horrific and indiscriminate killings of more than 1,000 Israeli civilians of all ages meets the dictionary definition of terrorism. Hamas, Israel and "terrorism": If we have to use the label, at least let's use it honestly 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z The dictionary definition of "Luddite" broadly refers to "one who is opposed to especially technological change." Rage against machine learning: Lessons from the Luddites in an era of exploitative technology 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z The dictionary definition of an insurrection is "a rising or rebellion of citizens against their government, usually manifested by acts of violence." Here's how to ban Trump — and other MAGA cultists — from holding public office 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z The judge in this week's order ruled that Southwest "didn't come close to complying with the Court's order," and cited Merriam-Webster dictionary definitions of "may," "does" and "tolerate." Trump judge forces Southwest attorneys to get "religious liberty training" from Christian hate group 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Fuyuko is a mild-mannered proofreader working from her Tokyo apartment who spies in her own reflection “the dictionary definition of a miserable person.” Celebrate Women in Translation Month with these 6 audiobooks 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Justice Alito wrote that a jet is such a facility, quoting from dictionary definitions. Justice Alito Defends Private Jet Travel to Luxury Fishing Trip 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z And that, he said, is the dictionary definition of being "on track." Fed's Jefferson, Biden's vice chair pick, says Fed 'on track' 2023-05-13T04:00:00Z The word has a dictionary definition — a person or entity authorized to act for another. An intellectual battle rages: Is the U.S. in a proxy war with Russia? 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z In rejecting that argument, the court’s decision included several dictionary definitions of the word, “refuse.” Court rejects governor’s move to dismiss public records suit 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z We can go further: He’s rewritten the dictionary definition of “political hypocrisy.” Column: A Republican governor vetoed a harsh anti-trans bill out of 'compassion' — then signed a worse one 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z Nearly half of all strangulation victims don’t have visible injuries, and unlike in many dictionary definitions, medical and legal terminology doesn’t necessarily define strangulation as a fatal act. Teen found dead along South Seattle highway was fatally strangled 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z Ruling from the bench, Trenga read the dictionary definition of the word “talk” and said emails were not covered. Jury begins deliberating in case of Steele dossier source 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z Dr Kagan's description of his system sentient, however, differs from many dictionary definitions, which state it means having the capacity to have feelings and sensations. Lab-grown brain cells play video game Pong 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z A dictionary cannot tell us what the word means in a fundamental sense because dictionary definitions never ask whether that common usage is coherent, accurate, or precise. Introduction to Philosophy 2022-06-15T00:00:00Z Today, according to the dictionary definition, memes are “amusing or interesting items that spread widely through the Internet.” Writing Guide 2021-12-21T00:00:00Z A federal judge on Tuesday tossed out a public records lawsuit on the 2020 census based on a Webster’s dictionary definition of one obscure word: “whereby.” Census lawsuit tossed based on definition of ‘whereby’ 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z The dictionary definition of a general strike is "the stoppage of work by a substantial proportion of workers in a number of industries in an organised endeavour to achieve economic or political objectives". Are we set for a general strike? 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z She said the majority reaches its conclusion “in a purportedly textualist opinion that, in truth, elevates piecemeal dictionary definitions and policy concerns over plain meaning and context.” Supreme Court rules against detained immigrants facing deportation 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z It’s about expanding the basic dictionary definition of violence to something transformative and potentially restorative. Apple TV’s Shining Girls is a genre-bending crime thriller 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z Beginning writers tend to think that definition writing looks only at the denotation, or dictionary definition. Writing Guide 2021-12-21T00:00:00Z Citing a Webster’s dictionary definition from 1953, a year before the law was enacted, the judge said the meaning of ‘whereby’ led her to believe that publication of the data was prohibited. Census lawsuit tossed based on definition of ‘whereby’ 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z Mizelle’s decision said her court researched present and historical dictionary definitions of the word and selected one. There's a lot at stake for the CDC in the mask mandate appeal 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z They were, in many ways, prototype oligarchs – by the dictionary definition, "very rich business leaders with a great deal of political influence." Potential threat of Elon Musk’s Twitter is bigger than misinformation: He can exploit your data, too 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z That may be debatable, but by a dictionary definition, a coup does not always have to involve violent acts. Analysis | Klobuchar claims Ginni Thomas advocated ‘for an insurrection’ 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z However, definition writing entails much more than relaying a dictionary definition. Writing Guide 2021-12-21T00:00:00Z The dictionary definition is "a massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path". The juggernaut blocking England's World Cup path 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z “Vagabonds!” begins with a list of dictionary definitions for the title word. Review: A spirited Nigerian debut gives heavenly voice to outcast 'Vagabonds' 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z That’s important to know, because when it comes to energy policy and the need to combat global warming, Manchin is the dictionary definition of a walking conflict of interest. Column: Fossil fuel barons killed Biden's Fed pick for talking sense on climate change 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z She responded by having them read the dictionary definition for the word. Teachers at culture war front lines with Jan. 6 education 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z Denotation: the literal or dictionary definition of a word. Writing Guide 2021-12-21T00:00:00Z Virtually the dictionary definition of "conservative" is "opposed to rapid change in society." Republicans now stand for nothing except trolling, vigilante violence and death 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z We didn’t know the effects of the mobile revolution yet, so the word technology might as well have been a dictionary definition for the word “good.” Why the future of work is the future of travel, with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z This is similar to the definition used by Stonewall, and different from the standard dictionary definition, in that it defines attraction as based on gender rather than sex. Stonewall’s influence on BBC and Ofcom revealed 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z Martin needs to check the dictionary definition of “polarized”: Trump’s losing California by a margin three times larger than Bush’s loss shows a state much less polarized than in 2000. Column: America is not facing a civil war — only loudmouthed extremists 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z One person posted an image of the dictionary definition of “keep” as “have or retain possession of.” Keith Olbermann: ‘Holy’ Second Amendment ‘does NOT’ authorize gun ownership 2021-07-13T04:00:00Z "The meaning of a word is not in its dictionary definition, it's in the way it's being used," said Tanner. Using "DNA" as a metaphor? It's in English's DNA 2021-07-03T04:00:00Z There is no mass murder in Xinjiang, as is necessary for the popular definition of genocide and for some dictionary definitions. How to handle the ‘Genocide Olympics’ in Beijing 2021-04-09T04:00:00Z "This is voter suppression. The dictionary definition of it." Republicans roll out “tidal wave of voter suppression” with 253 restrictive bills in 43 states 2021-02-27T05:00:00Z In truth, it was a year that transcends a dictionary definition. How do you summarize the strangest year in Seattle sports? Well, we gave it a try. 2020-12-26T05:00:00Z On Saturday, Ehrich shared a cryptic Instagram Story with a dictionary definition of loyalty, which is defined as "the quality of being loyal," according to the Google search engine photo he took. Demi Lovato writes about single life on Instagram: ‘My happiness is coming from no other person’ 2020-12-20T05:00:00Z From a coordinator in Chicago to the head coach/interim general manager in New York, Gase is the dictionary definition of “failing upwards”. NFL parity means even bad teams are good at something. Unless they're the Jets 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z In historical interpretation, originalists rely on tools like dictionary definitions: How was the contested term defined? Amy Coney Barrett's "originalist" doctrine may sound good — but it's completely incoherent 2020-10-19T04:00:00Z There is no adequate dictionary definition of “the executive power” that Article II vests in the president. Perspective | The framers of the Constitution didn’t worry about ‘originalism’ 2020-10-16T04:00:00Z What did you think of the Seahawks offensive coordinator calling plays in that playoff loss to Dallas that fit the dictionary definition of conservative? Give offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer plenty of credit for putting everything on Seahawks’ menu 2020-10-03T04:00:00Z “A person of distinguished courage. Bravery. Good deeds. Noble,” Thomas said in a phone interview, reciting the dictionary definitions of a hero. George Floyd? Donald Trump? Hero statue nominations are in 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z She then referred to the dictionary definition of boycott: “a decision to not use or buy products or services in order to show support for a cause.” ‘Strike’? ‘Boycott’? When athletes stopped playing, the arguments over wording began. 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z “When I think about structural racism, it’s not the dictionary definition, it’s my life,” Spearman said. Nevada Senate declares racism a public health crisis 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z Evidencing the controversy over the word, Merriam-Webster’s own dictionary definition for irregardless includes a frequently asked questions section, for which the first question is: “Is irregardless a word?” Is ‘irregardless’ a real word? We asked our journalists as battle rages on 2020-07-06T04:00:00Z In an end to arguments about racism that end with “well, this is the dictionary definition of racism”, the dictionary definition of racism is being revised. Merriam-Webster to revise racism definition after woman’s campaign 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z He and aides denied that authorities in Washington used tear gas against protesters, who fled from chemical clouds that looked like tear gas, stung eyes like it and met the dictionary definition of it. AP FACT CHECK: Trump exaggerations on blacks’ economic gains 2020-06-07T04:00:00Z Trump and aides denied that authorities in Washington used tear gas against protesters, who fled from chemical clouds that looked like tear gas, stung eyes like it and met the dictionary definition of it. AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s alternate reality in time of anguish 2020-06-06T04:00:00Z I spent the first half-hour of Friday morning looking up competing dictionary definitions of the word “persistent”. Lockdown London: ‘How much of the fabric of life can you take away before things fall apart?’ 2020-03-22T04:00:00Z Why he’s a good fit A Dalton is the dictionary definition of league average. The six most likely quarterbacks to replace Tom Brady on the Patriots 2020-03-20T04:00:00Z One dictionary definition of “carnage” included, “butchery, massacre, the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.” Tyrrell Hatton survives the Bay Hill carnage, Tiger still out, the frustrating journey of a journeyman, and Lucy Li's pro debut - Golf Digest 2020-03-09T04:00:00Z The word is vague, pretentious and overused, and the way that it is used is inconsistent with a dictionary definition. A dread of ‘existential’: Stop it, please 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z “This show is the dictionary definition of love in the 21st century. There should just be a picture of me on that page.” From first love to unfollowing – culture that sums up romance in 2020 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z The judges challenged the electoral system, saying the results suggested that no one was elected by a majority in accord with the constitution, citing dictionary definitions of majority and plurality. Malawi court annuls 2019 election results and calls for new ballot 2020-02-03T05:00:00Z It carries the dictionary definition “devotion to and vigorous support for one’s country”. Nationalism needn’t be negative – but it has to be honest | Gary Younge 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z The dictionary definition of crisis is as follows: “A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.” Why America is so poor at helping people who need long-term health care 2019-12-13T05:00:00Z The Merriam-Webster dictionary definition of a bully is: a blustering, browbeating person, especially: one who is habitually cruel, insulting, or threatening to others who are weaker, smaller, or in some way vulnerable. Trump's latest attack on Greta Thunberg was sexist, ableist – and perhaps jealous 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z In health terms, this is the dictionary definition of a false economy. How to Eat: a crisp sandwich 2019-12-05T05:00:00Z A dictionary definition is “to obtain knowledge for the first time.” Who Really Discovered the First Exoplanet? 2019-11-12T05:00:00Z But Taylor’s testimony made plain that, even as Sondland and others told him that the president was not seeking a “quid pro quo,” it was clear to him that the arrangement met the dictionary definition. Trump made Ukraine aid contingent on public pledge to investigate Bidens and 2016 election, U.S. envoy says he was told 2019-10-22T04:00:00Z After sputtering for a few seconds, I offered something like the dictionary definition. The Book of Prince 2019-09-02T04:00:00Z But the dictionary definition of “violent” is “using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.” Fact-checking Trump’s remarks on the economy 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z The dictionary definition of “normal” is “conforming to a standard or regular pattern.” Opinion | The killing of 11-year-old Karon Brown is part of D.C.’s new normal 2019-08-02T04:00:00Z The detention centers at the border are, by dictionary definition, concentration camps. Opinion | They are concentration camps 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z A dictionary definition explains inaction as “lack of action where some is expected or appropriate”. Upset about the plastic crisis? Stop trying so hard 2019-06-24T04:00:00Z Presumably, they intended the standard dictionary definition: brought forth by birth. Perspective | If a fetus is a person, it should get child support, due process and citizenship 2019-05-17T04:00:00Z The cryptic answer matches the dictionary definition - a beacon is a guiding light, meant to show the way forward. Georgia editorial roundup 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z Whenever a student turned in an essay that led with a dictionary definition of a word, I would audibly groan because I knew I was in for a slog. Apple still has a lot to prove with its new subscription services 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z Nobody’s arguing that Trump or his trade policy meet the dictionary definition of socialism, with its all-encompassing embrace of state planning. Trump’s take on trade echoes Ocasio-Cortez’s brand of ‘socialism’ 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z “These additional three types are branching,” he said, “and if you simply take the dictionary definition of a feather, that is a feather.” Feathers and fur fly over pterosaur fossil finding 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z The dictionary definition is "a woman who combines running a business enterprise with looking after her children". 'Being called a mumpreneur is patronising' 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z She cited the dictionary definition of the word “rent” and the language of the state rent control ban, which refers to rent as “periodic payments.” Judge upholds Seattle cap on move-in fees for renters 2018-09-21T04:00:00Z Millhiser defends his use of the word “said” in the headline by citing its dictionary definition: According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, the verb “say” or “said” can mean to “indicate,” “show,” or “communicate” an idea. A partisan war over fact-checking is putting pressure on Facebook 2018-09-12T04:00:00Z Burt Reynolds, you are the glorious dictionary definition of a golden man. Burt Reynolds' costars and admirers 'mourn one of our favorite leading men' 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z It’s practically a dictionary definition to say that banks provide financial services. Treasury says some banks are not financial-services firms, giving them a new tax break 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z “Every English dictionary definition of ’emolument’ from 1604 to 1806″ uses a “broad definition,” including “profit,” “advantage,” “gain,” or benefit,” he wrote in his paper describing the research. Trump’s ‘emoluments’ battle: How a scholar’s search of 200 years of dictionaries helped win a historic ruling 2018-07-27T04:00:00Z Lawyers in the case debated 18th-century dictionary definitions of “emolument” in court in Greenbelt in June. Move over, Trump. This president’s two lions set off the greatest emoluments debate. 2018-07-22T04:00:00Z No more strange literal dictionary definitions while traveling, for the most part. Google Translate is rolling out offline AI-based translations that you can download 2018-06-12T04:00:00Z After the lawsuit was filed last month, the university clarified and standardized its definitions of bullying and harassment, deleting the dictionary definitions and relying on state law, Mr. Fitzgerald said. Trump Administration Challenges University of Michigan Anti-Bullying Rules 2018-06-12T04:00:00Z The dictionary definition of denuclearization is the removal and prohibition of nuclear weapons. Trump and Kim May Define ‘Korea Denuclearization’ Quite Differently 2018-06-10T04:00:00Z One is that phrases are more than the sum of their dictionary definitions. What does it mean to “bear arms”? 2018-06-07T04:00:00Z One urban dictionary definition isn’t suitable for print, but another is that Kombucha is a fermented, mildly effervescent tea that Houdashelt is introducing - successfully, so far - to Rapid City and the Black Hills area. Kombucha business to open in Rapid City 2018-05-19T04:00:00Z Mitchell’s lawyers responded, saying the dictionary definition is “a close friend, especially of long standing.” Lawsuit, response debate definition of ‘crony’ 2018-04-22T04:00:00Z However, the dictionary definition of hate speech will not suffice when addressing the issue. Why Nigeria's hate speech bill is a jokes killer 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z The post also included a dictionary definition of "chav" as "a young, lower-class person typified by brash and loutish behaviour". 'Chav party' uni hockey club punished 2018-02-28T05:00:00Z “But it’s … very, very complicated. The dictionary definition of ‘consent’? Monica Lewinsky says Bill Clinton affair was ‘gross abuse of power’ 2018-02-27T05:00:00Z “But it’s … very, very complicated. The dictionary definition of “consent”? Lewinsky calls Clinton affair a ‘gross abuse of power’ 2018-02-27T05:00:00Z The dictionary definition of "congress" is: "the act of coming together." Senate Begins ‘Wild’ Week of Debate on Immigration, Outcome Unknown 2018-02-12T05:00:00Z The man whose nomination was championed by Donald Trump Jr., elephant killer and dictionary definition of elite hunter and fisherman? Your land is not safe in Ryan Zinke’s hands 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z There's also new music on the way from Lily Allen, whose comeback single Trigger Bang is the dictionary definition of "a pleasant surprise"; while The Streets are reforming for a greatest hits tour. Who is releasing new music in 2018? 2017-12-25T05:00:00Z I believe the dictionary definition of “too much” is Bills-Jets on Thursday night. Perspective | A lesson the NFL hasn’t learned: There really can be too much of a good thing 2017-11-12T05:00:00Z A couple of other odd moments to savor: Lucky, seeking a crossword answer, reads a dictionary definition of “realism” that’s perfectly to the point. ‘Lucky’ review: Harry Dean Stanton’s final film moseys along perfectly 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z Guided by subtitles, a dictionary definition, and the sound of each word, you’ll begin to learn what’s what just by watching TV. I tried to learn Chinese and Korean using an Asian drama streaming service’s new tool 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z Although the Justice Department is defending itself by choosing definitions that conflate emoluments with words like “office” and “employ,” Mikhail argued that “they had selected, maybe cherry-picked even, a couple of dictionary definitions.” Historians: Donald Trump is definitely in violation of the Emoluments Clause 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z The letter also pointed to a dictionary definition of hurricane as "evil spirit" to help back up its point. The Woman Who Helped Change How Hurricanes Are Named 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z Yet success is possible, if you're not trying to learn dictionary definitions or kung fu. Your brain can form new memories while you are asleep, neuroscientists show 2017-08-08T04:00:00Z “The action of scorning or despising” is the dictionary definition. How power operates in modern Britain: with absolute contempt | Aditya Chakrabortty 2017-07-03T04:00:00Z In our private conversations, we all glean meanings that would not be found in the dictionary definitions of our words. Opinion | It’s not just Trump’s message that matters. There’s also his metamessage. 2017-06-09T04:00:00Z The case would seem to meet the dictionary definition of moot, as in, “deprived of practical significance.” Opinion | The Supreme Court jumps into a playground fight over a phony war on religion 2017-04-19T04:00:00Z I would just cite the ordinary dictionary definition of “rogue”: “acting in defiance of established laws, customs, etc.” Opinion | Friday Mailbag: When Governments Go ‘Rogue’ 2017-04-14T04:00:00Z Perhaps surprisingly, this purely statistical approach appears to capture the rich cultural and social context of what a word means in the way that a dictionary definition would be incapable of. AI programs exhibit racist and sexist biases, research reveals 2017-04-13T04:00:00Z A small number of readers said the dictionary definition of “police” applies to immigration agents, who should be free to use it. California Today: Measuring the Snowpack From the Sky 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z The dictionary definition of jaded feels piercingly critical: dulled or satiated by overindulgence; worn out or wearied; dissipated. Arsenal and Arsène Wenger must prepare for the hardest of decisions | Amy Lawrence 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z The office responded with a 157-page denial that included more dictionary definitions, arguments in internet forums and, strangest of all, the comments thread under a blog post about the trademark dispute itself. Should We Be Able to Reclaim a Racist Insult — as a Registered Trademark? 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z Translation, however, is an example of a field where this approach fails horribly, because words cannot be reduced to their dictionary definitions, and because languages tend to have as many exceptions as they have rules. The Great A.I. Awakening 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z City were threatening an equaliser there, but Burnley were the dictionary definition of determination. Burnley v Manchester City: Premier League – live! 2016-11-26T05:00:00Z I try to steer away from aphorisms and dictionary definitions, just to say two things. Time Travel Probably Isn't Possible—Why Do We Wish It Were? “What’s the Trump dictionary definition of a woman who is prepared, earnest, ambitious and ready to move past mistakes? Oh yes, nasty.” Who Won the Debate? Hillary Clinton, the ‘Nasty Woman’ 2016-10-20T04:00:00Z The examining attorney responded with screencapped dictionary definitions and issued another refusal. Should We Be Able to Reclaim a Racist Insult — as a Registered Trademark? 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z A group of women from Essex is campaigning to get the official dictionary definition of an "Essex girl" removed. Should 'Essex girl' be in the dictionary? - BBC News 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z The dictionary definition of the word is cited as “the usual attitude, mood, or behavior of a person or animal”. This Word Became a Top Search Trend During the Presidential Debate 2016-09-27T04:00:00Z Another showed the dictionary definition of the word “law.” In Jim Cooley’s open-carry America, even a trip to Walmart can require an AR-15 2016-09-17T04:00:00Z The dictionary definition of grace seemed to fit the soaring nature of the front edifice on a sunny day in Manhattan. ‘Concrete can be beautiful’: readers' modernist American architecture photos 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z Dictionary definitions of words: This might fall under the criterion of knowing the English language, but it's important to recognize that the dictionary definitions of words sometimes differ from common or colloquial meanings. 3 Pieces of Real-World Knowledge the LSAT Tests 2016-08-15T04:00:00Z A judge ruled that a burrito is not a sandwich, citing the dictionary definition. How to Write Like Antonin Scalia 2016-07-08T04:00:00Z And Tarantino, in suggesting that the category of film composition was a ghetto, was using a common dictionary definition: “something that resembles the restriction or isolation of a city ghetto.” Is Gentrification Really a Problem? 2016-07-04T04:00:00Z Aside from the portion of Thomas’ dissent raising Second Amendment concerns, which Sotomayor certainly did not join, the opinions are dry stuff: statutory interpretation involving in-depth exegesis of dictionary definitions of the word “use.” The court’s leading carceral critic: Why Sonia Sotomayor dissented on gun ban for domestic abusers 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z But other dictionary definitions say its premier use is no longer as a term of abuse. What's so bad about being called a "bitch"? - BBC News 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z Even the dictionary definition of “unity” is ambivalent. Americans are more polarized than ever. We United Methodists don’t want to be. 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z If I use dictionary definitions I am both survivor and victim. The Forced Heroism of the ‘Survivor’ 2016-05-03T04:00:00Z The dictionary definition is, “at no time in the past or future; on no occasion; not ever.” Why Canada’s Oil Industry May Never Be the Same 2016-04-29T04:00:00Z Film director Duncan Jones, the son of Bowie and his first wife Angie, made a cryptic post on Twitter following Monday's Grammy awards show in which he shared a dictionary definition of the word "gaga." David Bowie's son not gaga over singer's Grammy tribute 2016-02-16T05:00:00Z Rather, he alluded to the performance with the dictionary definition of "gaga." David Bowie's son, Duncan Jones, throws Twitter shade at Lady Gaga's Grammy tribute 2016-02-16T05:00:00Z The judge ordered the reversal of Fayed’s citations and convictions, ruling that because he remained in his car with the engine on, he was not “parked” by dictionary definitions. Cabbie wins fight against Park Service after judge finds idling isn’t parking 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z A dictionary definition suggests, ‘a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.’ Celebrated Photographer David Douglas Duncan Turns 100 2016-01-23T05:00:00Z A dictionary definition of “opportunistic” is to “exploit chances offered by immediate circumstances without reference to a general plan or moral principle.” Ted Cruz’s Security Misstep 2015-11-20T05:00:00Z He notes that dictionary definitions label the team name as offensive, and that Montgomery’s dress code says clothing that “offends others” is inappropriate. Should the ‘R-word’ be banned on attire at schools? One parent thinks so. 2015-11-04T05:00:00Z Ad Reinhardt was painting canvases inky black, while Joseph Kosuth simply printed dictionary definitions of words like art, water and definition on his before dispensing with canvases altogether. Jeff Wall’s Unique Photographic Vision 2015-09-04T04:00:00Z In order to be respected and affirmed by society, gender non-binary people need so much more than a dictionary definition. I am neither Mr, Mrs or Ms but Mx | Jacob Tobia 2015-08-31T04:00:00Z Company attorney Christopher Dawes told board members that his client’s methadone facility meets dictionary definitions of the word “clinic.” Board unanimously sides with opponents of methadone clinic 2015-08-11T04:00:00Z Any word in an ebook can invoke its own dictionary definition, simply by selecting it. Ebooks are changing the way we read, and the way novelists write 2015-08-10T04:00:00Z The dictionary definition of fasting is to abstain from all or some kinds of food or drink. Fasting for Weight Loss: Fad or Phenom? 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z Usually when the Clintons twist words like this, they’re careful to frame their statements in a way that is technically true, consistent with dictionary definitions. Black and White and Red All Over 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z Civil rights advocates said the Charleston attack not only fit the dictionary definition of terrorism but reflected a history of attempts by the Ku Klux Klan and other white supremacist groups to terrorize African-Americans. Many Ask, Why Not Call Church Shooting Terrorism? 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z There is no dictionary definition of “the Arlington way,” but this is pretty close: Decisions that will affect the community are made only after input from all the voices in the community. Interested in Arlington history? This is the place for you. 2015-05-30T04:00:00Z Two of the four panelists showed a lack of understanding of the subject; the moderator was unaware of the dictionary definition of feminism; and, some left feeling short-changed of the productive discussion they were promised. The Conversation No One Wants To Have: Gender Stereotyping 2015-04-16T04:00:00Z Mainstream dictionary definitions reduce racism to individual racial prejudice and the intentional actions that result. White America’s racial illiteracy: Why our national conversation is poisoned from the start 2015-04-10T04:00:00Z The foundation does not deem other academy dictionary definitions for gypsy as discriminatory. Spain: Gypsy groups protest 'swindler' dictionary definition 2015-04-08T04:00:00Z The dictionary definition of hegemony is “leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.” Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2015-03-24T04:00:00Z “Ordinarily,” she wrote, “a word’s usage accords with its dictionary definition. In law as in life, however, the same words, placed in different contexts, sometimes mean different things.” Justices Overturn a Fisherman’s Conviction for Tossing Undersize Catch 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z Ordinarily, a word’s usage accords with its dictionary definition. Yates Decision On Missing Fish May Tip Roberts' Hand On King v. Burwell 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z Type either derogatory word into Google and you might think the example sentences that pop up along with their dictionary definitions were written by an Arsenal fan. Dictionary defends 'dodgy' Spurs on Google 2015-02-03T05:00:00Z “Not a single dictionary definition, not a single statute, not a single case. The government’s interpretation happens to fit this case precisely, but it needs more than that to recommend it.” Supreme Court Sides With Fired Air Marshal in Whistle-Blower Case 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z After all the dictionary definition does allow its use for people who "cope well with difficulties in their life". Child abuse inquiry struggles to start 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z Burwell is that it is an absurd conservative attack on President Obama’s signature legislative achievement, an attempt to use nitpicking dictionary definitions to defeat the broad intent of the law. Obamacare Challenge Is A Contest For Justice Kennedy's Soul 2014-12-15T05:00:00Z Critics argued that she was wrong, referring to dictionary definitions of misogyny as "hatred of women". From smart to shove: A brief history of the shirtfront 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z I personally think that good gossip is an oxymoron, since most dictionary definitions agree that the essence of gossip is sharing personal details about others that are not confirmed as being true. Gossip At Work Undermines Every Business Leader 2014-11-11T05:00:00Z Nothing in the dictionary definitions limits the terms to real property construction or reconstruction, but the statute expressly imposes such a limitation. Tax Court Goes To Webster For Definition Of Construction - And Watch That NAICS Code 2014-11-11T05:00:00Z The phrase ‘birds evolved from dinosaurs’ is correct using the dictionary definition of dinosaurs as extinct, but it’s scientifically incorrect because birds don’t share a common ancestor with dinosaurs, birds are dinosaurs. Paleosaurs: A Simple Solution To The Dinosaur Dilemma 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z The dictionary definition of midlife crisis is “emotional turmoil characterized by a strong desire for change.” 'Midlife Bliss:' Can the Midlife Crisis Be Averted? 2014-09-17T04:00:00Z If the occasional blurriness of these categories is reflected in dictionary definitions, that does not eliminate the obvious conceptual distinction. I drive right-wing trolls crazy: Here’s why they still don’t understand anti-capitalism arguments 2014-09-12T04:00:00Z When Obama took over the Presidency, in 2009, he was, indeed, inexperienced and starry-eyed—words that fit the dictionary definition of callow. Memo to Obama's Critics: He's Not Callow Anymore 2014-08-09T04:00:00Z Even when Mr Nel asked him what he meant by "intelligible", Mr Lin gently referred him to a dictionary definition. Pistorius' other future 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z How is “complex” better than “complicated”? After all, their dictionary definitions are similar and they are listed synonyms in the thesaurus: SAPVoice: Is Complex Better Than Complicated? 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z The word “natural,” by its basic dictionary definition, “existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind.” Most people think the word “natural” means something. It doesn’t. 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z Even ordinary dictionary definitions refer to the term as disparaging. The Washington Redskins Should Do What's Best For The NFL - Change Their Nickname 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z To many, it seemed like the dictionary definition of an impermissible "fishing expedition". Snowden showed us just how big the panopticon really was. Now it's up to us 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z Printed dictionary definitions float alongside scraps of handwriting — “i fold you into the silence of myself” — creating a stew of seemingly random, collagelike signifiers, none of which submits to easy interpretation. Art review: ‘Words and Letters’ But dictionary definitions are mere abbreviations of reality. Let’s Not Make Thug the New N-Word 2014-01-24T18:25:24Z Citing a dictionary definition of "affect," he said Bank of America paid billions of dollars to resolve demands by Fannie and Freddie to buy back defective mortgages. Judge endorses use of fraud law against Bank of America 2013-08-19T22:14:48Z Those in the nostalgia condition are provided with the dictionary definition of nostalgia, asked to spend a few minutes thinking about an experience of nostalgia, and instructed to briefly write about this experience. The Rehabilitation of an Old Emotion: A New Science of Nostalgia 2013-07-10T21:45:04.740Z And these editorial choices matter: it’s quite possible that the Supreme Court Justices will include various dictionary definitions of marriage in their discussions or opinions about the cases they’ve heard this week. The Meaning of Marriage: A Look at the Language of the Gay-Rights Debate 2013-03-28T00:05:23Z Bennetts quizzed more than 500 British bikers - and found that 74% felt the old dictionary definition didn't accurately describe them, a further 21% said they were 'outraged and offended' by the definitions. Mercedes-Benz A-Class: car review 2013-03-03T10:30:01Z "A temporary or provisional arrangement; stopgap; makeshift," is the dictionary definition. Rafa Benítez just another face to be airbrushed out of the picture 2013-02-28T20:32:00Z The word can confuse those who mistake my definition with the dictionary definition of “disruption.” Is sequestration the innovation opportunity America has been waiting for? 2013-02-26T22:39:50Z Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit wrote last year that “dictionary definitions are acontextual whereas the meaning of sentences depends critically on context, including all sorts of background understandings.” Dictionary: A way to define an argument 2013-02-03T22:23:57Z He even had to look up the dictionary definition of cheat. Column: Armstrong tears down his "big lie 2013-01-18T08:43:09Z And some critics accused her of using the wrong word in her attack on Mr Abbott, pointing to the dictionary definition of ''misogyny'' as a pathological hatred of females. Gillard prompts 'misogyny' update 2012-10-17T07:14:14Z Both are oozing with features — annotations, dictionary definitions and so on. State of the Art: Kindle’s Paperwhite E-Reader Lets There Be More Light - Review 2012-10-03T17:41:54Z “The much vaunted male logic isn’t logical, because they display prejudices — against half the human race — that are considered prejudices according to any dictionary definition,” Ms. Figes wrote. Eva Figes, Author and Feminist, Dies at 80 2012-09-17T02:38:32Z He notes that dictionary definitions state the core meaning of a word, not the “periphery.” Dictionary: A way to define an argument 2013-02-03T22:23:57Z Consider two meanings embedded in the dictionary definition of the verb "mooch": 1. Economix Blog: Nancy Folbre: Measuring Mooching 2012-08-06T10:00:31Z In terms of physical size, it may meet the strict dictionary definition of a settlement larger than a hamlet and smaller than a town. A Village in name, if not reality 2012-07-14T11:07:57Z Frank Gehry is an unquestioned architectural genius, but he may or may not meet that dictionary definition. Geniuses: born or made? 2012-05-29T10:00:00Z However, rather than forge a consensus definition from multiple opinions, I decided to build my own, based on the dictionary definition of each component of the term. What is Networked Business? 2012-02-14T14:51:15Z To speak of an immutable and infallible dogma, in Protestantism, is nonsense; that is to say, if we accept the dictionary definition of dogma—the promulgation by the Church of an absolute formula. Outlines of a Philosophy of Religion based on Psychology and History 2012-01-01T03:00:07.953Z The word, at least in its dictionary definition, is unduly harsh. City Room: The Day: Exit the Curmudgeon, Andy Rooney 2011-10-03T12:30:33Z Another handy shortcut is to double-tap a word with three fingers to quickly bring up its dictionary definition. Serendipitous extras make Mac Lion a cool cat 2011-08-11T05:34:04Z Rand defined selfishness by what I believe was a Webster's dictionary definition back in the 1950's. Tactics And Antidotes In Washington's War Of Words 2011-07-28T17:37:39Z Relying in large part on dictionary definitions of the word “make,” Justice Thomas answered no. In 5-4 Vote, Supreme Court Limits Securities Fraud Suits 2011-06-13T23:18:48Z “We are treated,” he wrote in The Mississippi Law Journal, “to the truly absurd spectacle of august justices and judges arguing over which unreliable dictionary and which unreliable dictionary definition should be deemed authoritative.” Sidebar: Dictionary Citations by Justices Rise Sharply 2011-06-13T15:55:49Z Hold your finger down on a word for its dictionary definition. State of the Art: Two New E-Readers Move the Plot Forward 2011-06-08T16:50:05Z Justice Breyer wrote that the word “filed” sometimes concerned oral submissions, citing dictionary definitions, regulations, court opinions and other laws. Workers? Complaints Need Not Be Written to Earn Protection, Supreme Court Says 2011-03-23T00:34:14Z In addition to considering dictionary definitions for and the common usage of the word “personal” standing alone, Chief Justice Roberts said the word should also be considered in the context of the phrase “personal privacy.” Supreme Court Rules on AT&T Case 2011-03-02T01:53:17Z France, meanwhile, are France, the dictionary definition of All Over The Shop. England v France - live! 2011-02-26T16:05:00Z Notes, highlighting, bookmarks, instant dictionary definitions, quick or Google lookups of a chosen word. State of the Art: The Future, Touchable and in Color 2010-12-08T22:30:00Z When Mr. Stephanopoulos said the penalty appeared to fit the dictionary definition of a tax, Mr. Obama replied, “I absolutely reject that notion.” Changing Tune, Administration Defends Insurance Mandate as a Tax 2010-07-17T23:10:00Z “Ornamental grounds, used as a place of public resort” is one of the dictionary definitions of “gardens.” F.Y.I.: Behind the ?Garden? in Madison Square Garden 2010-07-10T00:59:00Z Tap a word to get a dictionary definition, bookmark your spot or look it up on Google or Wikipedia. State of the Art: David Pogue?s Review of the iPad 2010-04-01T01:10:00Z The flip side to Swansea's season is that defensively they have come to resemble the dictionary definition of mean, running up their 21st clean sheet in the league on Saturday. Swansea City 0-2 West Bromwich Albion | Championship match report 2010-03-16T22:58:00Z Or, if not truth by the dictionary definition, at the very least, persuasive points. 2010-01-16T14:25:00Z The dictionary definition by no means embraces all that the word implies. General Gordon A Christian Hero A dictionary definition calls it "an imperial edict operating as a fundamental law." The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 Of strategy nothing much remained save the dictionary definition. World's War Events, Vol. I Here, the term "dialogue" is used to denote a broader concept than the typical dictionary definition of dialogue as "a conversation between two or more persons or between characters in a drama or novel." Humanistic Nursing The accident had to be an accident in the dictionary definition of the word itself. Highways in Hiding This erroneous impression has even crept into dictionary definitions. Capitals A Primer of Information about Capitalization with some Practical Typographic Hints as to the Use of Capitals He was not a philologist if we accept the dictionary definition of that word as 'a person versed in the science of language.' George Borrow and His Circle Wherein May Be Found Many Hitherto Unpublished Letters Of Borrow And His Friends "An', as I said before, I can't give ye any dictionary definition of optimism; but if your Uncle Henry wa'n't an optimist, I don't know what one is." Cheerfulness as a Life Power There are thousands of words he recognizes in reading and although he might not be able to construct a dictionary definition for every one, he has a sufficiently clear idea to grasp the meaning. Public Speaking He then went to the dictionary definition, which shows the relation of faith to belief. How to Teach Religion Principles and Methods The dictionary definition of these two words is as follows: "Phenomenon—the appearance which anything makes to our consciousness as distinguished from what it is in itself." The Law and the Word Even then he will hardly find himself prepared to give a dictionary definition or romanticism. A History of English Romanticism in the Eighteenth Century Called upon to describe Aunt Sophy you would have to coin a term or fall back on the dictionary definition of a spinster. Half Portions In a great many instances the dictionary definition is by means of synonyms. Public Speaking In such cases as these a dictionary definition would be merely a starting point. The Making of Arguments Notice that a dictionary definition will not always make the meaning clear. Composition-Rhetoric Called upon to describe Aunt Sophy, you would have to coin a term or fall back on the dictionary definition of a spinster. One Basket In following out the many ramifications of the dictionary definition of GOD he had come upon the word CREATE--"to cause to come into existence; to form out of nothing." Jungle Tales of Tarzan "George, shall I give you the dictionary definition of an admiral?" The World of Waters A Peaceful Progress o'er the Unpathed Sea Also in the analysis of the dictionary definition of tension we learned that the word has, not only a Latin forebear, but French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian kinsmen as well. The Century Vocabulary Builder The difficulty of forming correct images by the use of dictionary definitions is so great that the definitions are frequently accompanied by pictures. Composition-Rhetoric The dictionary definition of "tension" is "a peculiar, abnormal, constrained condition of the parts, arising from the action of antagonistic forces, in which they endeavor to return to their natural state." A Domestic Problem : Work and Culture in the Household Understanding words does not consist in knowing their dictionary definitions, or in being able to specify the objects to which they are appropriate. The Analysis of Mind On the same subject, but obviously at a deeper level than a dictionary definition, is James D. Watson's celebrated book, The Double Helix: a personal account of the discovery of the structure of DNA. The Civilization of Illiteracy You are not training yourself in dictionary definitions, but in the sharpness and clarity of your understanding of meanings. The Century Vocabulary Builder For the bracketed part of the dictionary definition mentions two other English words, tend and tense, which from their origin involve the same idea as that of tension— the idea of stretching. The Century Vocabulary Builder Connotation> The connotation of a word is the subtle implication, the emotional association it carries—often quite apart from its dictionary definition. The Century Vocabulary Builder Incidentally, you have acquired the habit of looking up dictionary definitions, not merely to satisfy a present need, but also to add permanently to your linguistic resources. The Century Vocabulary Builder |
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