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Exam: IELTS

lexical

IPA: /ˈlɛksɪkəl/

KK: /ˈlɛksɪkəl/

adjective

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.

lexicalisation

IPA: /lɛkˈsɪkəlaɪˌzeɪʃən/

KK: /lɛkˈsɪkəlɪzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making a word or phrase into a recognized term in a language.

Example: The lexicalisation of new terms often occurs in response to technological advancements.

lexicalization

IPA: /lɛkˈsɪkəlaɪˌzeɪʃən/

KK: /lɛkˈsɪkəlɪzeɪʃən/

noun

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.

lexically

IPA: /ˈlɛksɪkli/

KK: /ˈlɛksɪkli/

adverb

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.

lexicographer

IPA: /ˌlɛksɪˈkræfər/

KK: /lɛkˈsɪkrəˌɡræfər/

noun

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.

lexicographical

IPA: /ˌlɛksɪkəˈɡræfɪkəl/

KK: /lɛksɪkəˈɡræfɪkəl/

adjective

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.

lexicography

IPA: /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

KK: /lɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

noun

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

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

lexicological

IPA: /ˌlɛksɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

KK: /lɛksɪkəˈlɑgɪkəl/

adjective

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.

lexicologist

IPA: /lɛksɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /lɛkˈsɪkəˌlɒdʒɪst/

noun

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

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

lexicology

IPA: /lɛksɪˈkɒlədʒi/

KK: /lɛksɪˈkɑlədʒi/

noun

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.

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