The Quicktionary Application

Dictionary Entries

The dictionary entries contain various elements. These examples are derived from the English to French dictionary.

1.Headword

The selected word or a derivative of the selected word.

The headword ‘hello’

The word ‘ate’ is a derivative of the headword ‘eat’

2.Homonyms

Two or more words which are spelled the same but have different meanings.

The Alternative Entries list for the homonym ‘desert’

3.Phonetics

The phonetic transcription of the headword. This can be seen when the dictionary entries are displayed in complete form.

Phonetics of the entry ‘party’

For a guide to the phonetic symbols used in the dictionary, select Pronunciation Guide from the Help menu.

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Wizcom 3 Lite user manual Dictionary Entries, Headword, Homonyms, Phonetics