Lexicological
Pronunciation: /ˈɫəˈʃiˈkoʊˈɫɑdʒɪkəɫ/
Lexicological (adj)
- Relating to the scientific study of words, including their meanings, forms, and how they change over time.
- 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.