diction
dic.tion \'dik-sh*n\ n [L diction-, dictio speaking, style, fr. dictus, pp. of di]cere to say; akin to OE te-on to accuse, L dicare to proclaim, dedicate, Gk deiknynai to show, dike- judgment, right obs 1: verbal description 2: choice of words esp. with regard to correctness, clearness, or effective ness 3a: vocal expression : ENUNCIATION 3b: pronunciation and enunciation of words in singing