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How do you spell Dictionary?

Correct spelling

dictionary

DICTION + ARY. Ends in ARY.

Why is dictionary spelled this way?

From Latin dictionarium, a collection of words. DICTIO (a saying). A dictionary collects sayings — every word a small act of speech preserved and defined.

Common misspellings of dictionary

dictionerydictonarydictinarydictionarey

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Frequently asked questions

How do you spell dictionary?+
The correct spelling is "dictionary". DICTION + ARY. Ends in ARY.
Is it dictionery or dictionary?+
The correct spelling is "dictionary", not "dictionery". This word gets 12,000+ monthly searches.

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