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guideword

guideword

6.3
A word at the top of a dictionary page showing the first or last entry
  • noun
  • /ˈɡaɪdˌwɜrd/
translation icon : palabra guía
  • The guideword at the top of the page helped me find the definition quickly.

Examples

  • When using a thesaurus, check the guidewords to navigate more efficiently.

  • Each page of the dictionary includes a guideword to indicate the first entry listed.

  • The guideword at the top of the page is very helpful.

  • Can you see the guideword for this section?

  • Each page of the dictionary includes a guideword to indicate the first entry listed.

  • The guideword at the top of the page helped me find the definition quickly.

  • When using a thesaurus, check the guidewords to navigate more efficiently.

Synonyms

guide word
vsguideword
  • Specialized
3.0

A word at the top of a dictionary page showing the first or last entry on that page

is the same meaning but used as an alternate written form
catchword
vsguideword
  • Specialized
8.8

A word printed at the top of a page showing the first or last entry on that page

is the same meaning but used as an alternate written form

Surface Forms

guideword singular
guidewords plural

Morphology

guideword = guide + word (transparent) = guide + word

Clear compound of two common nouns: a 'word' that 'guides' readers to entries on a page.

Etymology

Guideword is made from guide 'to show the way' and word, so it means a 'word that guides'. That's why a guideword is the small word at the top of a page that helps you find the first or last entry quickly.