Nondictionary
Nondictionary is a term used in linguistic and literary discourse to describe a proposed or fictional type of lexical reference work that focuses on words and usages not captured by conventional dictionaries. Rather than prescribing canonical meanings, a nondictionary tends to document what language users actually say and write, including nonce words, neologisms, slang, dialect forms, and obsolete or contested terms.
Scope and formats: A nondictionary can take various forms, from a digital database to a printed glossary,
Purpose: The aim is to illuminate lexical gaps, track language evolution, and provide resources for writers,
Organization and criteria: Because there is no single standard for inclusion, nondictionaries are often experimental. Some
Relation to other concepts: The concept intersects with lexicography, corpus linguistics, and dialectology, and is sometimes