C1. Overview of an Entry

This lesson provides an overview of dictionary entries, focusing on their structure, components, and organization for publication. Here’s a summary:

Objective:

• Understand the key elements of a dictionary entry.

• Differentiate between entry-level and sense-level information.

• Learn how entries are structured in both the database (lexicon) and the published dictionary.

Key Topics:

1. Entry vs. Dictionary Article:

   • Entry (lexicon/database): The structured data in FLEx.

   • Dictionary Article: The formatted presentation for publication.

2. Hierarchy of an Entry:

   • Entry-Level Information: Common to all senses of a word (e.g., spelling, pronunciation, etymology).

   • Sense-Level Information: Specific to each meaning (e.g., definition, grammatical category, examples).

3. Entry-Level Components:

   • Headword: The main form of a word in a dictionary.

   • Pronunciation: Phonetic representation, audio recordings.

   • Etymology: The word’s origin and historical development.

   • Variants: Different spellings, pronunciations, dialectal forms.

   • Notes: Additional grammatical or cultural information.

4. Sense-Level Components:

   • Grammatical Category: Identifies part of speech (noun, verb, etc.).

   • Definition: A precise explanation of the word’s meaning.

   • Illustrative Sentences: Example usage in context.

   • Lexical Relations: Synonyms, antonyms, part-whole relationships.

5. Cross-References and Subentries:

   • Cross-References: Links to related words (e.g., synonyms, variants).

   • Subentries: Compound words, idioms, and derived forms listed under a main entry.

6. Organizing Entries for Different Audiences:

   • Academics may prefer detailed etymology and cross-references at the beginning.

   • General users may need a more straightforward presentation with definitions first.

Completion:

• The lesson includes practical activities, a quiz (80% passing score), and links to additional resources.

OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT [Large language model]. https://chatgpt.com