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From Medieval 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 speak’”).
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Lexicon ({{{1}}})
- (linguistics) A dictionary that includes or focuses on lexemes.
- A dictionary of Classical Greek, Hebrew, Latin, or Aramaic.
- Template: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)
Related terms[]
- lexical
- lexicography
- lexicology
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dictionary of lexemes
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dictionary of Classical Greek, Hebrew, Latin, or Aramaic
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lexicology of a programming language
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(rare) any dictionary
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vocabulary used by an individual
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External links[]
- Lexicon in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- Lexicon in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
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Lexicon n. (plural lexica or lexicons)
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