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word noun

  /wɜːd/ , /wɝd/
  • The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)
  • (computing) A fixed-size group of bits handled as a unit by a machine and which can be stored in or retrieved from a typical register (so that it has the same size as such a register). [from 20th c.]
  • (telegraphy) A unit of text equivalent to five characters and one space. [from 19th c.]
  • (now, rare, _, outside certain phrases) Something that someone said; a comment, utterance; speech. [from 10th c.]
  • (theology, sometimes Word) Communication from God; the message of the Christian gospel; the Bible, Scripture. [from 10th c.]
Wort
  • A promise; an oath or guarantee. [from 10th c.]
Ehrenwort, Wort

Word properNoun

  /wɜːd/ , /wɝd/
  • The creative word of God; Logos.
Wort

wording noun

  • A choice of words and the style in which they are used in a given context.
Formulierung, Ausdrucksweise, Wortlaut, Wortwahl

words noun

  /wɜːdz/ , /wɝdz/
  • (meiosis) Angry debate or conversation; argument. [from 15th c.]
Handel
  • Lines in a script for a performance.
Text
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