Relexicalize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Relexicalize is a verb meaning (transitive, linguistics) To change the lexicon of; to use different words for.
Meaning
(transitive, linguistics) To change the lexicon of; to use different words for.
More Meanings
- (transitive, linguistics) To borrow or adopt back into a lexicon.
Example Sentences
to relexicalize a word
For example, in British newspapers, […] the process of telling someone off or reprimanding them is relexicalized as 'rap'. To criticize strongly is to 'blast' or 'slam', and to investigate is to 'probe'.
Word Forms
- relexicalizes
- relexicalizing
- relexicalized
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lexiconise, lexiconize, lexicalize, lexicalise, re-etymologize, redefine.
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