Definition: A glossary is a list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with definitions for those terms. Typically positioned at the end of a book, it provides explanations of unfamiliar, specialized, or technical words.
Etymology and Origin: The term ‘glossary’ is derived from the Greek word “γλῶσσα” (glōssa), meaning ‘language’, ‘tongue’, or ‘gloss’, and the suffix “-ary”, indicating a collection or reference. The Greek root is also related to ‘glossa’, meaning ‘commentary’ or ‘interpretation’, reflecting the glossary’s function in providing explanations.
