Meaning
vocabulary, lexicon
- The total stock of words in a language, field, or individual's vocabulary.
In a sentence
Leggere regolarmente aiuta ad arricchire il proprio lessico.
Reading regularly helps expand one's vocabulary.
Quale manuale consiglieresti per apprendere il lessico economico di base?
Which manual would you recommend for learning basic economic vocabulary?
L'autore non usa un lessico banale, ma termini ricercati e precisi.
The author does not use commonplace vocabulary, but refined and precise terms.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| lessico | masculine · singular |
| lessici | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often interchangeable with 'vocabolario', but 'lessico' is preferred in linguistic contexts.