Lexical
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɛksɪkəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Lexical is an adjective meaning (linguistics) Concerning the vocabulary, words, sentences or morphemes of a language.
Meaning
(linguistics) Concerning the vocabulary, words, sentences or morphemes of a language.
More Meanings
- (linguistics) Concerning lexicography or a lexicon or dictionary.
- (linguistics) Denoting a content word as opposed to a function word.
- (chiefly computing) Relating to alphabetical order or a generalization thereof.
Example Sentences
a lexical verb
Synonyms for lexical
Depending on context, synonyms include lexic, lexicographic, lexicographical.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include linguistic, vocabular, lexic, lexicographic, lexicological, lexemic.
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