Lexicalized
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Lexicalized is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of lexicalize.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of lexicalize.
More Meanings
- (grammar) Expressing a concept with a separate word rather than an inflected or derived form of a semantically related word.
Example Sentences
The vocative particle -e has lexicalized in the greeting tule "hey!"; no one these days ever says tul.
Synonyms for lexicalized
Depending on context, synonyms include lexical.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lexicalization, lexicalize, lexical, lexicality, lexically, lexicon.
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