lexicographic

/ˌlɛk.sɪ.kəˈɡræf.ɪk/ (UK, IPA) · /ˌlɛk.sɪ.koʊˈɡræf.ɪk/ (US, IPA)

lexicographic — noun

1. the practical work of compiling, writing, and editing dictionaries

1.名詞C2
釋義

the practical work of compiling, writing, and editing dictionaries

例句

Aiko Tanaka spent six months on the lexicographic for a single letter of the alphabet.

lexicographic + for [task scope]

The team's lexicographic involved sorting through boxes of handwritten word records.

同義詞

文法句型

lexicographic + of

lexicographic + for

用法筆記

This noun usage is found mainly in academic and professional writing about dictionary production. Outside specialist contexts, speakers use the standard noun 'lexicography' instead.

常見錯誤

❌She studied lexicographic at university.
✅She studied lexicography at university.
💡'lexicographic' is primarily an adjective; 'lexicography' is the standard noun name for the field.
❌The lexicographic are difficult and time-consuming.
✅Lexicographic work is difficult and time-consuming.
💡as a noun, 'lexicographic' is uncountable and followed by a singular verb.

2. the set of theories, methods, and rules that guide how dictionaries are designed

2.名詞C2
釋義

the set of theories, methods, and rules that guide how dictionaries are designed and put together

例句

Leo Martinez published a paper arguing that lexicographic should put learners first.

lexicographic + should [modal for principles]

The professor's lecture traced how lexicographic changed after large digital corpora appeared.

同義詞

文法句型

modern lexicographic

traditional lexicographic

lexicographic + teaches/argues that

用法筆記

Often used in contrast with sense 1 — this sense names the theory behind the actual work of making dictionaries. Distinguish from sense 1 (DICTIONARY MAKING), which refers to the hands-on task.

常見錯誤

❌The lexicographic behind this dictionary are out of date.
✅The lexicographic behind this dictionary is out of date.
💡the noun is uncountable, so use a singular verb.
❌Lexicographic principle' (when referring to the whole field).
✅Lexicographic principles' (the adjective form modifying a noun) or 'lexicography' (the field name).