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400 Language

[May 18, 2026]
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400 – Language & Lexicography

The Institute wing for words, grammar, etymology, translation, dictionaries, scripts, pronunciation, rhetoric-adjacent language craft, lexical oddities, language learning, and the noble sport of making vocabulary stranger but clearer.

Shelves in 400

400 Language The main shelf for language, linguistics, vocabulary, grammar, and word study. Lexicography Dictionaries, definitions, entries, word lists, meaning notes, and MorDictionary work. Etymology Word origins, historical meanings, roots, borrowings, semantic drift, and lexical archaeology. Vocabulary Word learning, term collections, glossaries, phrase banks, and language drills. Grammar Syntax, morphology, parts of speech, tense, aspect, cases, agreement, and sentence machinery. Phonetics Sounds, IPA, pronunciation, accent, articulation, and spoken-language detail. Semantics Meaning, ambiguity, sense, reference, implication, connotation, and definition trouble. Pragmatics Context, implication, politeness, tone, speech acts, and what people mean beyond words. Translation Rendered meanings, language pairs, translation notes, localization, and interpretive choices. English English vocabulary, usage, grammar, expressions, literary language, and word histories. Swahili Swahili vocabulary, grammar, phrases, lessons, and comparative language notes. Constructed Words Neologisms, MorDictionary entries, invented terms, playful definitions, and lexical mischief. Sacred Language Biblical, theological, liturgical, and religious terms crossing into the 200 shelf. Wiktionary Trails Dictionary walks through Wiktionary, related terms, roots, translations, and citations.

Use this class when the post is mainly about language itself: words, meanings, grammar, pronunciation, dictionaries, translation, or language learning. If the post is primarily theological vocabulary, also add 200 Religion. If it is literary analysis, also consider 800 Literature.

Suggested Lesson Types

Vocabulary Drills Tap-to-build, matching, flashcards, cloze cards, and repetition-based word lessons. Dictionary Entries Structured entries with definitions, IPA, etymology, examples, notes, and usage. Grammar Lessons Short lessons on sentence structure, parts of speech, morphology, and usage. Translation Exercises Practice moving phrases between languages, registers, or interpretive frames. Wiktionary Walks Guided paths through dictionary entries, related terms, roots, and language families. Interactive Exercises Tap-to-build, flashcards, quizzes, reading checks, and Blogger embed lessons.

Example 400 Lesson Embed

A language lesson can combine a short explanation with a sentence-building or vocabulary exercise.

This is especially useful for vocabulary, grammar, translation, pronunciation practice, and MorDictionary-style word entries. 
<div class="mor-tap-to-build" data-questions='[
  {
    "prompt": "Put the language sentence in order:",
    "phrase": "Words carry meaning through context.",
    "answer": ["Words", "carry", "meaning", "through", "context."],
    "distractors": ["stone", "quickly", "purple", "machine"]
  },
  {
    "prompt": "Build the lexicography sentence:",
    "phrase": "A dictionary records how words are used.",
    "answer": ["A", "dictionary", "records", "how", "words", "are", "used."],
    "distractors": ["river", "forgot", "under", "lantern"]
  }
]'></div>

<script src="https://mor-blogger-embeds.pages.dev/tap-to-build/tap-to-build.js"></script>

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