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glossary

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɡɫɔsɝi// UK //ɡlˈɒsəɹi// glos·sary

n. a list of special or difficult words and their meanings, usually found at the back of a book. You use it to quickly check the definition of a term you do not know.

n. an alphabetical list of terms relating to a specific subject, text, or dialect, accompanied by explanations. Often located in the back matter of a technical or academic publication.


SIMPLE

Check the glossary at the back of the book for the definition.

CONTEXTUAL

The textbook includes a comprehensive glossary to help students master the complex terminology used in each chapter.

COMPLEX

While the main text avoids jargon, the author provided an extensive glossary to ensure that readers could reference the precise legal definitions of the terms discussed.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English glosarie, from Latin glossārium, from Ancient Greek γλῶσσα (glôssa, “tongue”). Doublet of glossarium.

Usage

Typically takes the preposition 'of' when specifying the subject matter ('a glossary of medical terms').

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