noun
Uncommon
lexicon
LEHK-sih-kuhn
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.”
noun
1
The full stock of words in a language, in a field, or known to a particular person.
"Medical students must learn an entirely new lexicon of Latin terms."
"Slang words rarely make it into the formal English lexicon."
2
A dictionary, especially one covering a specialized or classical language.
"She consulted a Greek lexicon to translate the ancient inscription."
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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- lexica, lexicons
- Third person singular
- lexicons
- Past tense
- lexiconed
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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.
