Il lessico
Example: Il lessico della lingua italiana è molto ricco e vario.
Definition
"Il lessico" refers to the collection of words and vocabulary used in a particular language or by a specific group. It encompasses all the terms, expressions, and phrases that make up the language's verbal repertoire, such as in the phrase 'Il lessico della lingua italiana è molto ricco e vario.'
Translations
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the lexicon -
el léxico -
het lexicon -
el lèxic -
le lexique -
das Lexikon -
o léxico
Etymology
The term "il lessico" comes from the Greek word 'lexikos,' meaning 'of words' or 'vocabulary.' It passed into Latin as 'lexicon,' referring to a dictionary or wordbook, and later entered Italian as 'lessico,' which directly relates to the set of words in a language. Did you know? The Greek root 'lexis' means 'word' or 'speech,' highlighting how 'il lessico' has always been tied to language itself.
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