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   lex·i·con

   /ˈleksəˌkän/

   noun

   • 1. the vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge: "the size of the English lexicon"
   • ▪ a dictionary, especially of Greek, Hebrew, Syriac, or Arabic: "a Greek–Latin lexicon"
   • ▪ the complete set of meaningful units in a language.

   Word Origin early 17th century: modern Latin, from Greek lexikon (biblion) ‘(book) of words’, from lexis ‘word’, from legein ‘speak’.

   Scrabble Points: 16

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   • X

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   • I

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   • C

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   • O

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   • N

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   The meaning of LEXICON is a book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary. How to use lexicon in a sentence. Tips on Using Lexicon in a Sentence

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLEXICON | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LEXICON definition: 1. (a list of) all the words used in a particular language or subject, or a dictionary 2. a…. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLEXICON | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   LEXICON meaning: 1. (a list of) all the words used in a particular language or subject, or a dictionary 2. a…. Learn more.

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   Lexicon definition: a wordbook or dictionary, especially of Greek, Latin, or Hebrew.. See examples of LEXICON used in a sentence.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › lexiconLexicon - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A lexicon is the vocabulary of a language or subject. "No-hitter," "go-ahead run," and "Baltimore chop" are part of the baseball lexicon. Lexicons are really dictionaries, though a lexicon usually covers an ancient language or the special vocabulary of a particular author or field of study.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLEXICON definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A lexicon is an alphabetical list of the words in a language or the words associated with a particular subject.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlexicon noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [countable] a list of words on a particular subject or in a language in alphabetical order. a lexicon of technical scientific terms. [countable] a dictionary, especially one of an ancient language, such as Greek or Hebrew. Word Origin.