Lexicology
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lexicology is a noun meaning (countable) A specific theory concerning the lexicon.
Meaning
(countable) A specific theory concerning the lexicon.
More Meanings
- (uncountable, linguistics) The part of linguistics that studies words, their nature and meaning, words' elements, relations between words including semantic relations, words groups and the whole lexicon.
Example Sentences
The fifth is devoted to doctrine; the sixth and seventh to remarks on syntax and lexicology respectively.
Word Forms
- lexicologies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lexicography, lexicosemantics, lexicon, logology, wordology, lexicometry.
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