lex
What is another word for lex? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A law, especially one from ancient Roman legal tradition.
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Etymology
Latin lex, meaning "law." The computing sense comes from "lexical analysis," shortened to "lex."
Full origin of lex →Frequently asked questions
What does “lex” mean?
The word “lex” means a law, especially one from ancient Roman legal tradition. In plain terms, either a formal Latin term for "law," or programmer shorthand for scanning code into tokens.
How do you pronounce “lex”?
“Lex” is pronounced lehks (/lɛks/ in IPA).
How do you use “lex” in a sentence?
Here is “lex” used in a sentence: “The compiler will lex the source file before parsing it.”
What part of speech is “lex”?
Depending on how it is used, “lex” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “lex” come from?
The word “lex” comes from Latin. Latin lex, meaning "law." The computing sense comes from "lexical analysis," shortened to "lex.".
Is “lex” a common word?
“Lex” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “lex” have?
“Lex” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a law, especially one from ancient Roman legal tradition.
