Associations to the word «Headword»

Wiktionary

HEADWORD, noun. A word used as the title of a section, particularly in a dictionary, encyclopedia, or thesaurus
HEADWORD, noun. (grammar) any word which may be modified by an adjunct

Dictionary definition

HEADWORD, noun. A content word that can be qualified by a modifier.
HEADWORD, noun. A word placed at the beginning of a line or paragraph (as in a dictionary entry).

Wise words

Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated by the inaudible language of the heart.
Martin Luther King Jr.