lexicography
the writing, editing, or compiling of dictionaries.
the principles and procedures involved in writing, editing, or compiling dictionaries.
Origin of lexicography
1Other words from lexicography
- lex·i·co·graph·ic [lek-si-koh-graf-ik, -si-kuh-], /ˌlɛk sɪ koʊˈgræf ɪk, -sɪ kə-/, lex·i·co·graph·i·cal, adjective
- lex·i·co·graph·i·cal·ly, adverb
- un·lex·i·co·graph·i·cal, adjective
Words Nearby lexicography
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How to use lexicography in a sentence
As a supplement to the latter Meyer has been publishing his invaluable contributions to Middle Irish lexicography.
This dictionary forms the first contribution to the constantly growing department of Talmudical lexicography.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6) | Heinrich GraetzMeanwhile great advances have been made in the science on which lexicography depends.
A Latin Grammar for Schools and Colleges | George M. LaneSome of the nine gems were poets, others represented science—astronomy, medicine, lexicography.
Translations of Shakuntala and Other Works | Kalidasalexicography was perhaps the department of pure scholarship in which the greatest advances were made.
A History of Chinese Literature | Herbert A. Giles
British Dictionary definitions for lexicography
/ (ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfɪ) /
the process or profession of writing or compiling dictionaries
Derived forms of lexicography
- lexicographer, noun
- lexicographic (ˌlɛksɪkəˈɡræfɪk) or lexicographical, adjective
- lexicographically, adverb
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