noun
lexicology
Lexicology (noun) means the branch of linguistics concerned with words: their nature and meaning, the parts they are made of, the relations between words including relations of meaning, groups of words, and the lexicon as a whole.
noun
1
The branch of linguistics concerned with words: their nature and meaning, the parts they are made of, the relations between words including relations of meaning, groups of words, and the lexicon as a whole.
"The fifth is devoted to doctrine; the sixth and seventh to remarks on syntax and lexicology respectively."
— Journal of Theological Studies (1949)
2
A particular theory about how a language's vocabulary works.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like lexicology.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Etymology
From Ancient Greek λεξικός (lexikós, "of words"), from λέξις (léxis, "a saying, speech, word"), from λέγειν (légein, "to speak"); analysed on the surface, it is lexico- + -logy.
Rhymes for lexicology
See all rhymes for lexicology →Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of lexicology?
"lexicology" (noun) means the branch of linguistics concerned with words: their nature and meaning, the parts they are made of, the relations between words including relations of meaning, groups of words, and the lexicon as a whole.
What are the different meanings of lexicology?
"lexicology" has 2 main meanings: 1. The branch of linguistics concerned with words: their nature and meaning, the parts they are made of, the relations between words including relations of meaning, groups of words, and the lexicon as a whole; 2. A particular theory about how a language's vocabulary works.
