Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The process of turning a phrase or idea into a single word or expression that has a specific meaning.

Example: The lexicalization of the phrase 'to take a picture' into the single word 'photograph' shows how language evolves.

Definition: In a way that relates to the words or vocabulary of a language.

Example: The term is used lexically to describe the meaning of words in context.

Definition: A person who creates or edits dictionaries, compiling words and their meanings.

Example: The lexicographer spent years researching to ensure the accuracy of the new dictionary.

Definition: Relating to the writing or compiling of dictionaries, or the arrangement of words in alphabetical order.

Example: The lexicographic method of organizing words makes it easier to find their meanings in a dictionary.

Definition: Related to the practice of compiling dictionaries or the study of words and their meanings.

Example: The lexicographical analysis of the text revealed many interesting word choices.

Definition: The activity of creating, editing, or compiling dictionaries.

Example: She studied lexicography to learn how dictionaries are made.

Definition: Related to the study of words and their meanings, especially in dictionaries.

Example: The lexicological analysis of the text revealed many interesting word choices.

Definition: A person who studies the history and meaning of words and dictionaries.

Example: The lexicologist spent years researching the origins of various words.

Definition: The study of words and their meanings, including how they are used in a language.

Example: Lexicology helps us understand the relationships between words and their meanings.

Definition: A collection of words and their meanings in a language, or a specific set of terms used in a particular field or subject.

Example: The lexicon of medical terminology can be quite complex for new students.