lexicon
Lexicon (noun) means the full stock of words in a language, in a field, or known to a particular person. Example: “Medical students must learn an entirely new lexicon of Latin terms.”
How to use lexicon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe set of words that belong to a language, a subject, or a single person's vocabulary.
Word forms
lexiconed past tense, lexica plural, lexicons plural, lexicons singular
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Etymology
Via Latin from Greek lexikon, short for lexikon biblion ("book of words"), from lexis ("word, speech").
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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.