paralexicon
para·lex·i·con
paralexicon · paralexica
A parallel set of vocabulary within a language, e.gA parallel set of vocabulary within a language, e.g. a formal register, ritual language or secret cant, code switching
/pæɹəˈlɛksɪkɒn/
Meaning
1 sensesA parallel set of vocabulary within a language, e.g. a formal register, ritual language or secret cant, code switching
Origin
* para- + lexicon* para- + lexicon
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Forms
plural: paralexica| Singular | paralexicon |
|---|---|
| Plural | paralexica |
irregular · Lesson
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedparalexical
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular