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lexis

Syllabification: (lex·is)
Pronunciation: /ˈleksis/
Definition of lexis

noun

  • the total stock of words in a language:a notable loss of English lexis
  • the level of language consisting of vocabulary, as opposed to grammar or syntax.

Origin:

1950s (denoting the wording, as opposed to other elements, in a piece of writing): from Greek, literally 'word' (see lexicon)

Grammar

Another word for vocabulary: all the words that are used in a language, or a dialect of a language.

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