Basics of Lexicography
What is lexicography?
This field of linguistics focuses on compiling, writing, and editing dictionaries.
A dictionary that provides word meanings, pronunciation, and usage without translations.
Mono lingual dictionary
A person who speaks a lot
Talkative
Dictionary of English language
How many words are there in OED
over 600,000
What is practical lexicography?
Practical lexicography is the real-world practice of creating, writing, editing, and designing dictionaries.
type of dictionary specifically designed for those learning English as a second or foreign language.
Learner’s dictionary
A set of ideas explaining something
Theory
Who is best known for compiling the first comprehensive dictionary of the English language.
Samuel Johnson
the state or condition of being very fat or overweight.
Obesity
Who is a lexicographer?
A lexicographer is a person who writes, compiles, and edits dictionaries.
What is a specialized dictionary?
This type of dictionary focuses on terms from specific fields like medicine or law.
Refusing to change one’s opinion
Stubborn
The first comprehensive American English dictionary was written by this lexicographer
Noah Webster
When was OED published the first time
1884
Greek
Dictionaries that provide translations between two languages
Bilingual dictionary
The art or practice of compiling dictionaries
Lexicography
the most comprehensive historical dictionary of the English language.
Oxford English Dictionary
John is a student of medicine in China. He wants to continue his study in Paris.
What kind of dictionaries are necessary for him?Mono lingual
Terminal logical
Tell me the difference between Lexicography and lexicology
Lexicology studies words.
Lexicography explains words in dictionaries.
type of dictionary that records the development of words over time, showing their meanings, forms, usage, and origins throughout history.
Historical dictionary
have difficulty expressing their thoughts and emotions clearly
Ambiguous person
The first pronunciation dictionary
By whom and name of dictionary
Thomas Sheridan – “A General Dictionary of the English Language” (1780)
By whom was written the first pronoun cation dictionary?
John Walker