Why is the definition of dictionary in the dictionary?

Question

I just don't understand, please enlighten me.

Answer 1

It's a Catch 22, huh?

Well, it's got to define itself. What if someone wants to know? LOL

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Answer 2

It's just a way of making sure it is complete. It also has the definition of the letters of the alphabet, onomatopoeia, and swear words too!

But seriously: it also gives the origin(s) of the word, the pronunciation, and how to pluralize it. There are many things a dictionary can do for us.

Answer 3

A book used to hold all teh definitions of all the words in the world

Answer 4

A book with the definition of every word you can imagine. I think that would be the definition. Yeah, it's confusing.
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Answer 5

Main Entry: dic·tio·nary
Pronunciation: 'dik-sh&-"ner-E, -"ne-rE
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -nar·ies
Etymology: Medieval Latin dictionarium, from Late Latin diction-, dictio word, from Latin, speaking
1 : a reference source in print or electronic form containing words usually alphabetically arranged along with information about their forms, pronunciations, functions, etymologies, meanings, and syntactical and idiomatic uses
2 : a reference book listing alphabetically terms or names important to a particular subject or activity along with discussion of their meanings and applications
3 : a reference book giving for words of one language equivalents in another
4 : a computerized list (as of items of data or words) used for reference (as for information retrieval or word processing)




i guess just a book that defines words

Answer 6

A useful and wonderful book for people who don't understand a word's meaning, pronunciation, or spelling.

Answer 7

Its an English word

Answer 8

probably something like "a book with information about words including form of speech, prononciation and definitions"

Answer 9

I think its because Dictionary is a word.......

Answer 10

some ppl are very not smart and need to know the definition