Lexicon
/ˈlɛk.sɪ.kən/noun
A dictionary or vocabulary of a language.
Did you know?In ancient Greece, lexicons were not just dictionaries; they were considered powerful tools for unlocking the secrets of language and reality itself.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
λέξις (léxis)
“The act of speaking or a word.”
Late Latin
Latin
lexicon
“A collection of words or vocabulary.”
Middle English
Middle English
lexicon
“A dictionary or wordbook, borrowed from Latin.”
Modern English
English
lexicon
“A complete inventory of the words in a language.”
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