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headword

The correct spelling is headword.

How to pronounce headword

noun

IPA: /ˈhɛdwɜːd/

Say it like: Hee-dwo-rd

The correct spelling is headword. A word used as the title of a section, particularly in a dictionary, encyclopedia, or thesaurus For example: "In "a very discerning car shopper", "shopper" is the headword."

Usage Examples

In "a very discerning car shopper", "shopper" is the headword.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A word used as the title of a section, particularly in a dictionary, encyclopedia, or thesaurus
  2. 2.(grammar) any word which may be modified by an adjunct

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