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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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   • N

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lexiconLexicon Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   lexicon: [noun] a book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : 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.

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

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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: 1 n a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them Synonyms: dictionary Examples: Oxford English Dictionary an unabridged dictionary constructed on historical principles Types: show 8 types... hide 8 types... bilingual dictionary a dictionary giving equivalent words in two languages collegiate ...

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

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   4 meanings: 1. a dictionary, esp one of an ancient language such as Greek or Hebrew 2. a list of terms relating to a particular.... Click for more definitions.

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

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   Definition of lexicon noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   1.a. A word-book or dictionary; chiefly applied to a dictionary of Greek, Hebrew, Syriac, or Arabic. The restricted use is due to the fact that until recently dictionaries of these particular languages were usually in Latin, and in modern Latin lexicon, not dictionarius, has been the word generally used.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishlexicon noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    1 the lexicon [singular] (linguistics) all the words and phrases used in a particular language or subject; all the words and phrases used and known by a particular person or group of people the lexicon of finance and economics

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    lexicon. ( ˈlɛksɪkən) n. 1. (Linguistics) a dictionary, esp one of an ancient language such as Greek or Hebrew. 2. (Linguistics) a list of terms relating to a particular subject. 3. (Linguistics) the vocabulary of a language or of an individual.