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lexical

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛksɪk(ə)l/
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Definition of lexical

adjective

  • relating to the words or vocabulary of a language:lexical analysis
  • relating to or of the nature of a lexicon or dictionary:a lexical entry

Derivatives

lexicalize

(also lexicalise) verb

lexically

adverb

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek lexikos 'of words' (from lexis 'word') + -al

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