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main entry word

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun main entry word has 1 sense
  1. citation form, main entry word, entry word - the form of a word that heads a lexical entry and is alphabetized in a dictionary
    --1 is a kind of form, word form, signifier, descriptor
    --1 is a part of lexical entry, dictionary entry

Definitions from the Web

Main Entry Word

Description

The main entry word refers to the principal word under which a definition, explanation, or translation is listed in a dictionary or a glossary.

Senses

Sense 1 (Noun)

In the context of dictionary creation, the main entry word is the primary word used to organize definitions and explanations.

Example sentence: The main entry word for "cat" would be "feline."

Sense 2 (Noun)

In terms of glossaries, the main entry word is the key word that guides readers to find relevant terms.

Example sentence: The main entry word "algorithm" leads to various related terms like "complexity" and "optimization."

Sense 3 (Adjective)

When describing a locally or widely popular term, the main entry word represents its primary usage within a specific region or among a particular group.

Example sentence: "Jawn" is a main entry word commonly used in the Philadelphia region to refer to any person, place, or thing.

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