dictionary meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit words for dictionary

reference work of words and their meanings

शब्दकोश śabdakośa, निघण्टु nighaṇṭu, अभिधान abhidhāna, शब्दसंग्रह śabdasaṃgraha

English meaning of dictionary

1. noun A reference work listing words or names from one or more languages, usually ordered alphabetically, explaining each term's meanings or senses, often also containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, semantic relations, translations, as well as other relevant information.
2. noun A synchronic dictionary of a standardised language held to only contain words that are properly part of the language.
3. noun A reference work on a particular subject or activity in which the entries are arranged alphabetically; an alphabetical encyclopedia.
4. noun The collection of words used or understood by a particular individual.

Full definition of dictionary

dictionary in a sentence

• If you want to know the meaning of a word, look it up in the dictionary.
• a dictionary of sports

Synonyms of dictionary

• lexicon
• vocabulary
• dict
• dict.
• explanatory dictionary
• interpreter

All synonyms of dictionary

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Questions about dictionary in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of dictionary in Sanskrit?

Dictionary in Sanskrit is शब्दकोश (śabdakośa), निघण्टु (nighaṇṭu), अभिधान (abhidhāna), शब्दसंग्रह (śabdasaṃgraha).

dictionary इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?

Dictionary: शब्दकोश (śabdakośa), निघण्टु (nighaṇṭu), अभिधान (abhidhāna), शब्दसंग्रह (śabdasaṃgraha).

What does dictionary mean in English?

Dictionary means a reference work listing words or names from one or more languages, usually ordered alphabetically, explaining each term's meanings or senses, often also containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, semantic relations, translations, as well as other relevant information.