Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: A very large sea creature, often described as a monster, that is mentioned in religious texts and can also refer to something unusually large of its kind.

Example: The ancient sailors spoke of a leviathan lurking in the depths of the ocean.

Definition: A type of organic molecule that can bend light to the left when viewed by an observer.

Example: The chemist studied the levogyre to understand its effects on light polarization.

Definition: Relating to a basic unit of meaning in a language, which can be a word or a group of words that convey a single idea.

Example: The lexemic analysis of the text revealed several key themes.

Definition: Related to the words and vocabulary of a language, especially in terms of their meaning and use.

Example: The lexical choices in her writing made it very engaging and vivid.

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: 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 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.