lexicon

lessico, vocabolario

Insieme delle parole e delle espressioni conosciute da una persona o usate in un ambito.

In inglese semplice: All the words and expressions used in a subject or known by a person.

• These terms belong to the medical lexicon.
• Each child builds a personal lexicon.
• New expressions have entered the lexicon of politics.

Come si usa: the lexicon of something (The lexicon of science keeps growing.)

Sinonimi: vocabulary

Espressioni comuni: technical lexicon, mental lexicon, lexicon of politics, medical lexicon

dizionario, glossario

Libro o elenco di parole, spesso con i significati, soprattutto di una lingua o di un settore.

In inglese semplice: A book or list of words, often with their meanings, especially for one subject or language.

• I checked the word in a lexicon.
• The library has an old Greek lexicon.
• They published a lexicon of local plant names.

Come si usa: a lexicon of something (She compiled a lexicon of sailing terms.)

Sinonimi: dictionary, glossary, word list

Espressioni comuni: Greek lexicon, compile a lexicon, consult a lexicon