what is the meaning of the word lexicon?

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what is the meaning of the word lexicon?

2007-02-28 14:28:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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It means: Dictionary.

2007-02-28 14:34:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Lexicon is a word of Greek origin and has two meaning.
1) a list of word, together with additional word-specific information
i.e. a Dictionary.
2) In linguistics the term more commonly refers to a languages inventory.
i.e. Its vocabulary

2007-02-28 22:38:59 · answer #2 · answered by crazycanadien 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋