Pronunciation: /ˈmɛntəl ˈlɛksɪkən/
noun a person's internal mental dictionary that contains information about words and their meanings
A1 My mental lexicon consists of basic vocabulary words that I use every day.
A2 As I learn more words in English, my mental lexicon expands to include new terms.
B1 Having a diverse mental lexicon is important for effective communication in a foreign language.
B2 Psycholinguists study how the mental lexicon is organized and accessed in the brain.
C1 A well-developed mental lexicon allows for quick and accurate word retrieval during conversation.
C2 The size and complexity of an individual's mental lexicon can vary greatly depending on their language exposure and experience.
formal The mental lexicon is the storage system in our brain where we store words and their meanings.
informal I'm trying to expand my mental lexicon by learning new words every day.
slang My mental lexicon is full of all the latest slang terms and expressions.
figurative His mental lexicon was like a well-organized library, with each word neatly categorized and easily accessible.
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