lexicon

Meanings

• noun

  A collection of words, especially the words and meanings contained in a language or in the vocabulary of a particular subject.

  - "The thesaurus is a valuable resource for expanding your lexicon."
  - "The lexicon of ancient Greek is vastly different from modern Greek."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɑn/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1446702"

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Synonyms

word-hoard , word-stock , wordbook

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Variants

List of all variants of lexicon that leads to same result
lexica , lexicon , lexicons

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek word 'lexis' meaning 'word' or 'speech'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first known dictionary, the 'Etymologicum Magnum', dates back to the 10th century.

2. The English language has over 170,000 words in its lexicon.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Vocabulary: The set of words that a language user has at their disposal.

2. Semantics: The study of meaning in language.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The lexicon has played a significant role in literature and language development throughout history. It has been used as a symbol of knowledge and wisdom in various cultures.

How to Memorize "lexicon"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a library filled with books, each representing a word in the lexicon.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lexicon' with the image of a vast collection of words.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'L-E-X-I-C-O-N' to remember the meaning: 'A collection of words'.

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