lexicon
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[edit] Etymology
From Mediaeval Latin New Latin lexicon < Ancient Greek λεξικόν (lexicon), “‘a lexicon’”), neut. of λεξικός (lexikos), “‘of words’”) < λέξις (lexis), “‘a saying, speech, word’”) < λέγειν (legein), “‘to speek’”).
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lexicon (plural lexica or lexicons)
- (linguistics) A dictionary that includes or focuses on lexemes.
- A dictionary of Classical Greek, Hebrew, Latin, or Aramaic.
- (programming) The lexicology of a programming language. (Usually called lexical structure.)
- (rare) Any dictionary.
- The vocabulary used by or known to an individual. (Also called lexical knowledge)
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dictionary of lexemes
dictionary of Classical Greek, Hebrew, Latin, or Aramaic
lexicology of a programming language
(rare) any dictionary
vocabulary used by an individual
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[edit] External links
- “lexicon” in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
- "lexicon" at The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911.
