Lexicalize
Pronunciation: /ˈɫɛksɪkəɫˈaɪˈzi/
Lexicalize (verb)
- To express an idea by using a word or set of words, instead of only using grammar or symbols.
- To develop a fixed expression that speakers treat as a single unit with a stable meaning.
Examples
- The idea is lexicalized into clear words.
- A symbol can be lexicalized into a word.