Volume IX: Dictionary — Chapter 1: Introduction to the Lexicon
"A word is not just a sound. A word is a key to reality. To know the name of a thing is to have power over it." — From the "Book of Names," Archive of the First Library
1.1 Structure of the Dictionary
The Xha'Ruun lexicon is organized by thematic sections. Each entry contains:
- Root/word — in Xha'Ruun (transliteration)
- Part of speech — root, noun, verb, adjective
- Translation — into common usage
- Etymology — origin (if known)
- Example — usage in context
1.2 Grammar Reference
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Agglutinative, SOV |
| Cases | 14 |
| Numbers | 3 (singular, dual, plural) |
| Tenses | 4 |
| Evidentiality | 4 types (obligatory) |
| Roots | ~500 |
End of Introduction, Volume IX.