0
Hrsanei Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

Lexicon

Hi.

How lexis is different from lexicon?

Thanks
  

Top answer

They can be synonyms, but usually 'lexis' is used for the vocabulary set, and 'lexicon' is used for the book that the set is recorded in.

— Mister Micawber

  • They can be synonyms, but usually 'lexis' is used for the vocabulary set, and 'lexicon' is used for the book that the set is recorded in.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

3 Answers
0
They can be synonyms, but usually 'lexis' is used for the vocabulary set, and 'lexicon' is used for the book that the set is recorded in.
0
0
Thanks Mister Micawber.

Should we say lexicon acquision or lexis acquision?

I want to improve my lexicon or lexis?

By your explanation, I think we have to use lexis. Am I right?

Thanks
0
0
Yes, right: lexis acquisition.
0

Related Questions