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What is a lexicon in linguistics?
What is a lexicon in linguistics?
- A system of rules for word combination
- A set of grammatical rules
- A list of compound words and idiomatic expressions
- A language's inventory of lexemes (correct)
What does the word 'lexicon' derive from?
What does the word 'lexicon' derive from?
- Greek word λεξικόν (lexikon) (correct)
- Latin word 'lexicus'
- Sanskrit word 'lexika'
- Arabic word 'lexa'
What are bound morphemes in the lexicon?
What are bound morphemes in the lexicon?
- Morphemes that are exclusive to compound words
- Morphemes that cannot stand alone as words (correct)
- Morphemes that form the majority of affixes
- Morphemes that are the root words of a language
What do dictionaries represent?
What do dictionaries represent?
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According to linguistic theories, what are the two main parts of a human language?
According to linguistic theories, what are the two main parts of a human language?
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Lexicon in Linguistics
- A lexicon is a collection of words, phrases, and their meanings, representing the vocabulary of a language.
Etymology of 'Lexicon'
- The word 'lexicon' derives from the Greek word 'lexikon', meaning 'word' or 'phrase'.
Morphemes and the Lexicon
- Bound morphemes are forms that cannot stand alone as words, but are combined with other morphemes to form a complete word.
Dictionaries and the Lexicon
- Dictionaries represent the lexicon of a language, cataloging words, their meanings, and usage.
Structure of Human Language
- According to linguistic theories, a human language consists of two main parts: the lexicon (vocabulary) and the grammar (rules governing the combination of words).
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