lexicon

noun
UK: /ˈleksɪkən/
US: /ˈleksɪkɑːn/

  1. The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge.

    1. His lexicon includes many slang words he picked up on the street the lexicon.
    2. The computer science lexicon can be daunting for newcomers because the lexicon is extensive.

  2. A dictionary or similar compilation of terms and their definitions.

    1. I need a good lexicon to learn new words from this lexicon.
    2. The historical society is compiling a lexicon of local terms to preserve the regional lexicon.

Synonyms

dictionary glossary wordbook terminology vocabulary

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The word "lexicon" in English means: The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge., A dictionary or similar compilation of terms and their definitions..

The phonetic transcription of "lexicon" is /ˈleksɪkən/ in British English and /ˈleksɪkɑːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lexicon": dictionary, glossary, wordbook, terminology, vocabulary.

Example usage of "lexicon": "His lexicon includes many slang words he picked up on the street the lexicon.". More examples on the page.