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Definition of glossary

glossary

/ˈɡlɑː.sɚ.i/
glos · sa · ry
Plural:glossaries
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Adjective:glossarial
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An alphabetical list of specialized, technical, or unfamiliar terms with their definitions, typically found at the end of a book or document.

Example

"Students can consult the glossary at the back of the biology textbook to look up unfamiliar scientific terms."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Late Latin glossarium ('a collection of glosses'), from Latin glossa ('obsolete or foreign word requiring explanation'), which comes from Ancient Greek glossa ('tongue' or 'language').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glossary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glossary
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