lexicon
intermediateB2/ˈlɛksɪkən/ · lex-i-con
A dictionary or the vocabulary of a language.
Meanings
A dictionary or the vocabulary of a language.
ایک لغت یا زبان کی اصطلاحات کا مجموعہ۔
لفظیات
lafziyat
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- bi-lingual lexicon
- specialized lexicon
Example Sentences
The lexicon of a language is constantly evolving.
ایک زبان کے لفظیات مسلسل ترقی پذیر ہوتے ہیں۔
Aik zaban ke lafziyat musalsal taraqqi pazeer hotay hain.
He compiled a comprehensive lexicon for his research.
اس نے اپنی تحقیق کے لیے ایک مکمل لغت مرتب کی۔
Us ne apni tahqiqat ke liye aik mukammal lughat murattab ki.
Understanding the lexicon is essential for mastering a new language.
نئی زبان سیکھنے کے لیے لفظیات کو سمجھنا لازمی ہے۔
Nayi zaban seekhne ke liye lafziyat ko samajhna lazmi hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'lex' as in 'language' and 'icon' representing a dictionary or reference.
Picture a large book filled with words and their meanings.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت کا کوئی لفظ نہیں ملتا، میرے لفظیات میں تیری تصویر ہے۔
Mohabbat ka koi lafz nahi milta, mere lafziyat mein teri tasveer hai.
There is no word for love, your image is in my lexicon.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
موٹا ڈکشنری پتلا علم.
Mota dictionary patla ilm.
A thick dictionary represents shallow knowledge.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "lexikon" — related to words or vocabulary
First known use: 15th century
The word 'lexicon' has evolved from Greek, where it meant a dictionary or vocabulary of a language.