lexicon
3 synonyms for lexicon, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The full stock of words in a language, in a field, or known to a particular person.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
mental lexicon
How to use lexicon
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
medical lexicon
expand your lexicon
the English lexicon
Etymology
Via Latin from Greek lexikon, short for lexikon biblion ("book of words"), from lexis ("word, speech").
Full origin of lexicon →Frequently asked questions
What does “lexicon” mean?
The word “lexicon” means the full stock of words in a language, in a field, or known to a particular person. In plain terms, the set of words that belong to a language, a subject, or a single person's vocabulary.
How do you pronounce “lexicon”?
“Lexicon” is pronounced LEHK-sih-kuhn (/ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɑn/ in IPA).
How do you use “lexicon” in a sentence?
Here is “lexicon” used in a sentence: “Medical students must learn an entirely new lexicon of Latin terms.”
What part of speech is “lexicon”?
“Lexicon” is a noun.
Where does the word “lexicon” come from?
The word “lexicon” comes from Latin. Via Latin from Greek lexikon, short for lexikon biblion ("book of words"), from lexis ("word, speech").
Is “lexicon” a common word?
“Lexicon” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “lexicon” have?
“Lexicon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the full stock of words in a language, in a field, or known to a particular person.
