The Contextual Meaning of Lexical Items in Al-Bandaniji’s "Al-Taqfiyah" Dictionary

A Descriptive Study.

Abstract

This research examines the "contextual meaning" employed in the dictionary Al-Taqfiyah, through which Al-Bandaniji presents various meanings of the lexical items studied in his lexicon. The study addresses a central problem: the extent to which context is significant in the multiplicity of lexical meanings, and whether context contributes to linguistic enrichment through semantic diversity and variation. Consequently, the research aims to clarify Al-Bandaniji’s methodology in presenting vocabulary meanings by showcasing the types of context used in his dictionary—namely, linguistic context, social context, and causal context—following a descriptive-analytical approach. The findings highlight the pivotal role of context in the diversification of meanings and demonstrate how it assists language users in selecting appropriate vocabulary according to the given context.