Lexicological

Pronunciation: /ˈɫəˈʃiˈkoʊˈɫɑdʒɪkəɫ/

Lexicological (adj)

  1. Relating to the scientific study of words, including their meanings, forms, and how they change over time.
  2. Connected with how dictionaries are built, such as choosing words and describing their meanings accurately.

Lexicological (adjective)

Examples

  • Lexicological research studies how word meanings change over time.
  • In lexicological work, researchers compare meanings across related words.