lexicon
[ˈɫɛk.sɪ.kɔn]
The English phrase 'lexicon' is translated into Latin as lexicon.
lexicon is used to refer to the vocabulary of a language.
Meaning: vocabulary of a language (noun)
Which one should you use?
While lexicon refers to a vocabulary, Glossarium is a formal term referring to a glossary or a collection of explanations or definitions of words. Additionally, Vocabularius is a formal term for lexicon or vocabulary.
Did you know?
- Because lexicon is a Greek loanword, it follows different linguistic patterns than native Latin words derived from the root lex meaning 'law'.
- The Latin word lexicon is not an original Roman term but a learned borrowing from Byzantine Greek.
Examples in context
- Studium Latinum habet magnificum vocabularium.The Latin course has a splendid lexicon.
- Discipulus iuvenis semper habet verborum depositorium apud se.The young student always has a lexicon with him.
- Vocabularius multa verba docet.The lexicon teaches many words.
- Lexicon Graecum difficile est.The Greek lexicon is difficult.
- Hoc lexicon multas voces continet.This lexicon contains many words.
- Novum lexicon ad linguam discendam utilis est.A new lexicon is useful for learning the language.
Example conversation
Lucius and Aurelia are studying in a library.
- LuciusAurelia, hoc lexicon ad linguam discendam utilis estne?Aurelia, is this lexicon useful for learning the language?
- AureliaIta vero, Lucius, lexicon optimum est.Yes, Lucius, it is an excellent lexicon.
- LuciusSed lexicon Graecum etiam habemus.But we also have a Greek lexicon.
- AureliaOptime, mox omnes voces discemus.Great, soon we will learn all the words.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry lexicon, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lexicon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
