Editing Lexicographical Mood Reference Image

==English==

===Etymology===
From ''lexicographical'' (pertaining to lexicography or dictionary-making) + ''mood'' + ''reference image''. The term denotes a visual reference for humans et al to have a stronger connection to term or word.

===Noun===
'''Lexicographical Mood Reference Image''' (plural: '''Lexicographical Mood Reference Images''')

# A reference image designed to evoke the emotional and conceptual atmosphere of a word, informed by its meaning, etymology, and cultural context.

===Usage Notes===
Unlike a literal illustration, a ''Lexicographical Mood Reference Image'' emphasizes interpretive atmosphere rather than concrete depiction. It may be used in dictionary projects, artistic lexicography, educational materials, or concept design workflows.

===Examples===
# The entry for ''selcouth'' includes a Lexicographical Mood Reference Image featuring misty moorlands and solitary figures to reflect its archaic and uncanny connotations.
# Before finalizing the design, the editor created a Lexicographical Mood Reference Image to anchor the word’s aesthetic tone.

===Related Terms===
* [[Lexicography]]
* [[Mood board]]
* [[Concept art]]
* [[Illustration]]

===Transliteration===
* Katakana (approximate): レキシコグラフィカル・ムード・レファレンス・イメージ
* Hangul (approximate): 렉시코그래피컬 무드 레퍼런스 이미지

===References===
* “Navigating 'WearYourDictionary': Understanding the Term 'Lexicographical Mood Reference Image'”, WearYourDictionary — a blog post defining and illustrating the concept. [https://wearyourdictionary.blogspot.com/2025/01/wear-your-dictionary-lexicographical-mood-reference-image.html ''WearYourDictionary's Lexicographical Mood Reference Image OG Coinage]