adj
lexical
Lexical (adj) means relating to a language's vocabulary, words, sentences or morphemes.
adj
1
Relating to a language's vocabulary, words, sentences or morphemes.
2
Relating to dictionaries or the work of compiling them.
3
(grammar) Describing a word that carries meaning, rather than one that plays a grammatical role.
4
To do with alphabetical order, or an extension of that idea.
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Etymology
From Latin lexis, from Ancient Greek λέξις (léxis, "word"), and -al.
Rhymes for lexical
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What is the meaning of lexical?
"lexical" (adj) means relating to a language's vocabulary, words, sentences or morphemes.
What are the different meanings of lexical?
"lexical" has 3 main meanings: 1. Relating to a language's vocabulary, words, sentences or morphemes; 2. Relating to dictionaries or the work of compiling them; 3. (grammar) Describing a word that carries meaning, rather than one that plays a grammatical role.
