Glossary — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈglä-sə-rē/ glos·sa·ry

Meaning & Definition of Glossary

Glossary (noun)

  1. a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings

Glossary (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a list giving information about the meanings of specialized words

    "The book includes a glossary of financial terms."

    similar: dictionary, lexicon, wordbook, gloss, nomenclator, thesaurus, vocabulary, cyclopedia, encyclopedia, agenda, bibliography, catalogue raisonné, compendium, compilation, directory, docket, enumeration, index, inventory, manifest, payroll, calendar, chronology, timetable, canon, catalog, checklist, list, listing, menu, register, registry, roll, roll call, roster, schedule, table

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Glossary

The most common words with a similar meaning to Glossary:

dictionary, lexicon, wordbook, gloss, nomenclator, thesaurus, vocabulary, cyclopedia, encyclopedia, agenda, bibliography, catalogue raisonné, compendium, compilation, directory, docket, enumeration, index, inventory, manifest, payroll, calendar, chronology, timetable, canon, catalog, checklist, list, listing, menu, register, registry, roll, roll call, roster, schedule, table

Word Forms of Glossary

Inflections: glossaries

Derived words: glossarial (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Glossary

Middle English glosarie, borrowed from Medieval Latin glōsārium, glōssārium, from glōsa, glōssa gloss:3 + Latin -ārium -ary:1

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Glossary

What does "Glossary" mean?

"Glossary" means a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings. As a noun, it is defined as: a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings.

What is another word for "Glossary"?

Other words for "Glossary" include dictionary, lexicon, wordbook, gloss, nomenclator, thesaurus, vocabulary and cyclopedia. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Glossary" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Glossary"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Glossary". Common alternatives include dictionary, lexicon, wordbook, gloss, nomenclator, thesaurus, vocabulary, cyclopedia, encyclopedia and agenda.

How do you use "Glossary" in a sentence?

Examples of "Glossary" in a sentence: "The book includes a glossary of financial terms.".

Is "Glossary" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Glossary" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Glossary"?

"Glossary" is pronounced /ˈglä-sə-rē/ and divided into syllables as glos·sa·ry.

What is the origin of the word "Glossary"?

"Glossary" comes from Middle English glosarie, borrowed from Medieval Latin glōsārium, glōssārium, from glōsa, glōssa gloss:3 + Latin -ārium -ary:1. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Glossary" meaning "a list giving information about the meanings of specialized words"?

When "Glossary" (noun) means a list giving information about the meanings of specialized words, synonyms include dictionary, lexicon, wordbook, gloss, nomenclator and thesaurus.