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lexicon

/ˈlɛk.sɪ.kən/ /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɑn/

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noun

Wortschatz

The vocabulary of a language.

Examples :

"A large lexicon is essential for clear and effective communication. "

Ein großer Wortschatz ist für eine klare und effektive Kommunikation unerlässlich.

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noun

Lexikon, Wörterbuch

A dictionary that includes or focuses on lexemes.

Examples :

"The student consulted the specialized lexicon of medical terms to understand the doctor's explanation. "

Der Student konsultierte das Fachlexikon medizinischer Begriffe, um die Erklärung des Arztes zu verstehen.

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noun

Wörterbuch

A dictionary of Classical Greek, Hebrew, Latin, or Aramaic.

Examples :

"The student used a specialized Latin lexicon to translate the ancient Roman text. "

Der Student benutzte ein spezielles lateinisches Wörterbuch, um den antiken römischen Text zu übersetzen.

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noun

Lexikon, Wortschatz

The lexicology of a programming language. (Usually called lexical structure.)

Examples :

"The Python programming language's lexicon defines how keywords like "if," "for," and "while" are recognized and used in code. "

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noun

Wörterbuch, Lexikon

Any dictionary.

Examples :

"My English teacher recommended using a good lexicon to improve my vocabulary. "

Mein Englischlehrer empfahl die Verwendung eines guten Wörterbuchs, um meinen Wortschatz zu verbessern.

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noun

Wortschatz

The vocabulary used by or known to an individual. (Also called lexical knowledge)

Examples :

"My son's growing lexicon is impressive for his age; he knows many words related to science. "

Der wachsende Wortschatz meines Sohnes ist für sein Alter beeindruckend; er kennt viele Wörter aus dem Bereich der Wissenschaft.

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noun

Vokabular, Wortschatz

A vocabulary specific to a certain subject.

Examples :

"a baseball lexicon"

ein Baseball-Vokabular

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