Vocabulary Word
Unit 6 Word 9- Lexicon
Definition
Lexicon- noun
1. A specialized dictionary
2. The specialized vocabulary of a particular topic or profession.
Synonyms
1) Dictionary
2) Wordbook
3) Glossary
Antonyms
1) General vocabulary
2) Encyclopedia (This is because encyclopedias encompass many subjects, not just one)
3) Almanac (containing general information or many topics).
Two Original Sentences
1) His lexicon of medical vocabulary proved helpful in understanding the lecture.
2) The lexicon of computer programming includes many terms that would not make sense in any other context.
By Vittal Bhat
video
Medical Terms
Anywhere around 5:30
(This is a video of some vocabulary for a particular profession.)