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===Etymology=== | ===Etymology=== | ||
From ''lexicographical'' (pertaining to lexicography or dictionary-making) + ''mood'' + ''reference image''. The term denotes a visual reference | 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. | ||
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* 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 | * 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 | * Hangul (approximate): 렉시코그래피컬 무드 레퍼런스 이미지 | ||
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* “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] | |||
Latest revision as of 18:54, 22 February 2026
English
[edit | edit source]Etymology
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]- 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
[edit | edit source]Transliteration
[edit | edit source]- 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
[edit | edit source]- “Navigating 'WearYourDictionary': Understanding the Term 'Lexicographical Mood Reference Image'”, WearYourDictionary — a blog post defining and illustrating the concept. WearYourDictionary's Lexicographical Mood Reference Image OG Coinage