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If you have a definition where can you find a word for that definition?

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Answer:

You can use a thesaurus for the prominent words of the definition, which can locate synonyms or related words. Many online dictionaries will provide entries if a search is done for the definition.

You may also find the word through one or more answers on WikiAnswers.

In brief, try to zero in on a keyword in your definition. Then look up that keyword in a dictionary. Read the whole reference and you will likely find the defining word or the concept that you are looking for.

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How can you find out the definition of an unfamiliar word?
Look it up in the dictionary or online dictionary.
How do you find a word when you have the definition?
Look for the main words in the definition in a reference book called a Thesaurus.
Where do you go to find the words to the definition?
dictionary or googledictionary: look threw the book until you find the definiton and then look at the wordesiergoogle: type in the definition
Where can you find the definition for the word colloid?
In science textboolks
What website can you find definitions for words?
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