szócikkek

Szócikkek are the basic units of a dictionary or lexical resource, each corresponding to a single lemma or headword. They aim to document the essential information needed to understand and use a word, including its form, pronunciation, and meanings.

A typical szócikk contains several elements. The headword or lemma identifies the word to which the entry applies. Pronunciation helps readers model how to say the word. Information about part of speech and inflection shows how the word behaves in sentences and how it changes across forms. The core of the szócikk is the set of senses or definitions that explain the word’s meanings, often organized by sense number and sometimes by usage domain. Additional components may include examples illustrating usage, etymology tracing the word’s historical development, synonyms and antonyms, regional or stylistic variants, and cross-references to related entries.

In digital and print dictionaries, szócikkek are linked to other entries through cross-references and hyperlinks, supporting search and navigation. They are created and updated by lexicographers and editors who rely on normative sources, corpora data, and language usage to determine which senses to include and in what order to present them. The process often involves criteria for inclusion, sense differentiation, and periodic revisions to reflect changes in language.

Szócikkek play a central role in language description, language learning, and natural language processing, serving as structured repositories of lexical knowledge.