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Language

Language

Lexicon: Mental Vocabulary

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      Semantics: Words or sentences carry meaning

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Pragmatics: Context of use

Lexicon

Lexicon: Greek word for Dictionary

6 year old: 13,000 words

High School: 60,000 words

Vocabulary of a particular language

English Language: 450,000 words

Average adult: Knows approximately 40,000 to 60,000 words

Highly educated adult: Knows approximately 200,000 words

World Languages

Arabic Language: 12,300,000 words

Semitic Languages

Arabic Language

700 AD

Lexicology

Study and meaning of words

Types Of Lexicology

Historical Lexicology

Arabic To English

Sukkar To Sugar

Language Analysis (Snapshot)