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What is lexicography?
It is the study and practice of making dictionaries.
Who is called a lexicographer?
A person who writes or edits dictionaries.
What is the main goal of lexicography?
To explain the meanings and uses of words.
You are learning idioms and phrases like “break the ice” or “spill the beans.” Which dictionary helps you?
Phraseological Dictionary
What is a dictionary?
A book or database that gives meanings, spellings, and information about words.
What was the first English dictionary?
“A Table Alphabeticall”
What is a bilingual dictionary?
dictionary that translates words between two languages.
A dictionary called “Who’s Who” lists famous people and their short biographies.
Encyclopedic (Biographical) Dictionary
What is the difference between theoretical and practical lexicography?
Theoretical studies dictionary principles; practical makes real dictionaries.
What is a monolingual dictionary?
A dictionary written in one language only.
What is an explanatory dictionary used for?
To explain meanings and usage of words in detail.
This dictionary is made especially for learners of English as a foreign language and includes phonetic transcription and usage examples.
Advanced Learner’s Dictionary
You are studying medicine and need a dictionary that contains medical terms only. Guess the dictionary type
Specialized (Terminological) Dictionary
You look up an English word and find its Uzbek equivalent. Which type of dictionary is it?
Bilingual (Translation) Dictionary
A dictionary that focuses on the current usage and meaning of words used today.
Synchronic Dictionary
This dictionary shows how a word’s meaning and form have changed over time.
Diachronic Dictionary