lexicographic

Thân thiện

A lexicographer works on a lexicographic entry at a large wooden desk.

Definition

Adjective 1. Relating to lexicography: Pertaining to the art, craft, process, or profession of writing, compiling, or editing dictionaries.

Usage

The adjective "lexicographic" is used to describe anything connected to the principles, methods, or work of dictionary-making. * The lexicographic principles for ordering entries are clearly defined. * This is a major lexicographic achievement, representing decades of work. * The team discussed the lexicographic challenges of defining new slang.

Advanced Usage

• Lexicographic order: In computing and mathematics, this refers to the order of items based on the alphabetical order of their component letters or symbols, analogous to how words are ordered in a dictionary.
  • The system sorts the strings in lexicographic order.

Variants and Related Words

• Lexicographical (Adjective): An alternative, equally correct form of "lexicographic."
• Lexicography (Noun): The practice of compiling dictionaries.
• Lexicographer (Noun): A person who writes or compiles dictionaries.

Synonyms

• Dictionary-related
• Lexicographical

Related Phrases and Idioms

• Lexicographic data: The raw information (definitions, pronunciations, etymologies, examples) collected and organized for a dictionary.
• Lexicographic project: A formal undertaking to create or revise a dictionary or lexicon.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to lexicography

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lexicographical