Lexicon

Here you'll find the complete list of words you've included in your conlang.
You'll be able to filter them and manage them.

Lexicon

Adding your first word

In the bottom right corner you'll find the "+" button to add a word in your lexicon.
When you click it you'll be taken to the lexeme info screen, where you'll be able to add the information about your lexeme.

Lexicon add word button

Editing an existing word

Once you have a word listed in your lexicon, you'll be able to click on it to open the lexeme info screen to manage it and access the lexeme utilities.

Searching your lexicon

In the top right corner your find a magnifying glass, click it to open the search bar.

Lexicon search bar

You can start typing to filter your lexicon by your conlang words.

Lexicon search autocomplete

There are other types of filters that show up as you keep typing.
If you click one the type will be appended at the start of your search.
They filter based on your lexeme properties as follows:
- local: The local language word of the lexeme.
- def: The definition of the lexeme.
- pos: The part of speech (a list of your parts of speech will show up to and filter as you type).
- pronunciation: The pronunciation of the lexeme.

Tip

Part of speech filter shows in the autocomplete the list from your conlang.

Lexicon search PoS autocomplete

Lexeme info screen

Warning

Pay attention when you leave this screen.
If your lexeme is invalid based on the language properties, it'll be deleted when you double click the back button.

Lexeme info screen Lexeme info screen

In the top right corner you'll see a trash can, click it to delete this lexeme (This can not be undone).

When you click the back button PolyGlot will validate the lexeme.
If it's valid the lexeme will be saved and you'll return to your lexicon.
In case the lexeme is invalid you'll stay in this screen and the fields will be highlighted with a short description of the error.
When you double click the back button with an invalid lexeme, PolyGlot will delete this lexeme.

Lexeme properties

  • Conlang word
    The lexeme written in your conlang.

  • Local language word
    The lexeme translated to the local language.

  • Part of speech
    The grammatical category to which this lexeme belongs.
    (Parts of speech)

  • Noun classes
    The list of classes available for this lexeme based on the part of speech selected.
    Each class will have its own field with corresponding behavior.

  • Pronunciation
    How the lexeme is pronounced in your conlang.
    This section is usually autogenerated. It's configured in phonology

  • Override pronunciation rules
    Prevents PolyGlot from auto-generating the pronunciation of this lexeme and saved the pronunciation you write.

  • Override lexical rules
    Prevents the word from being validated, it allows the possibility to save an invalid word.

  • Definition
    More detailed explanation of uses and meanings of your lexeme.