lexical

 
Pronunciation: /ˈlɛksɪk(ə)l/

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