sözlükte

Sözlükte is a Turkish adverb meaning “in the dictionary” or “as listed in dictionaries.” It is used to indicate that a statement refers to the sense, usage, or pronunciation recorded in dictionaries rather than to contemporary or colloquial speech. In linguistic and lexicographic contexts, sözlükte helps distinguish dictionary-defined meanings from everyday usage.

Morphology and usage: the word is built from sözlük (dictionary) plus the locative suffix -te, literally signaling location: in the dictionary. It can be extended to sözlükteki to mean “the one in the dictionary” or “the dictionary’s [sense],” and it appears in phrases such as sözlükteki anlamı (the meaning given in the dictionary). The stand-alone form sözlükte is most common when the adverb functions as a modifier of a verb or clause, as in Bu kelimenin sözlükteki anlamı nedir? (What is the dictionary meaning of this word?)

Function and context: sözlükte is typically used in explanations, lexical descriptions, or educational texts to present or refer to the dictionary sense of a word. It is not a synonym for everyday usage; rather, it anchors discussion to standard, published sources. The term is widely understood in Turkish linguistic and educational discourse and appears in dictionaries and grammar references as a marker of canonical definitions. Related concepts include sözlük, anlam, and sözlükteki anlam.