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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?

  • Greek word λεξικόν (lexikon) (correct)
  • Latin word 'lexicus'
  • Sanskrit word 'lexika'
  • Arabic word 'lexa'
  • 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?

    <p>Lists of the lexicon, in alphabetic order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to linguistic theories, what are the two main parts of a human language?

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    Study Notes

    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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    Test your knowledge of language and vocabulary with this quiz on lexicons. Explore the diverse lexicons of different languages and branches of knowledge.

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