ABSTRACT
Cognitive Linguistics is recommended by Ostermann (2015) to provide a solid background for lexicography. This chapter outlines the intersection between cognitive linguistic theories and digital lexicography since the introduction of Longman Language Activator to the creation of FrameNet and MetaNet. It also discusses polysemy, senses separation and idioms’ definitions from cognitive and lexicographic perspectives. The chapter explores the current research on the use of cognitive linguistic theories in the addition of new features to dictionaries and highlights the dominant methods applied in the field. Finally, empirical evidence and the combination of compatible cognitive theories are recommended for future research.
