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Why is the word dictionary in dictionary?

This is a fun example of a recursive definition!

The word "dictionary" appears in the definition of "dictionary" because it's the best way to describe what a dictionary *is*. A dictionary is a book that contains a list of words (and their definitions).

Here's how the circularity works:

* Definition: A dictionary is a book of words and their definitions.

* Within the definition: The word "dictionary" is used to describe the book itself.

It seems like it goes in circles, but it's actually a useful way to define the concept. We can understand what a dictionary is by knowing that it contains words, including the word "dictionary" itself.

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