- This term is used when referring to the online dictionary. It comes from the same concept as Wikipedia, where anyone can add any information or ideas at anytime.
Wiktionary
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A dictionary on the internet that can be edited and added on by anyone.
Etymology : Compound of Wiki: the term being used for an online database that can be edited by anyone and Dictionary.
Source : "I got the definition off Wiktionary earlier today."
Last modified: 2 December 2011