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Topic: Word Formation

lexeme

IPA: /ˈlɛk.siːm/

KK: /ˈlɛksim/

noun

Definition: A basic unit of meaning in a language, which can take different forms like tense or number. For example, the word 'run' can appear as 'runs', 'running', or 'ran', but they all relate to the same lexeme.

Example: In linguistics, a lexeme is the base form of a word that can have various grammatical forms.

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.

lexicographic

IPA: /ˌlɛksɪkəˈɡræfɪk/

KK: /lɛksɪkəˈɡræfɪk/

adjective

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.

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.

lexis

IPA: /ˈlɛksɪs/

KK: /ˈlɛksɪs/

noun

Definition: The complete collection of words used in a language, separate from their forms or structures; essentially, the vocabulary.

Example: The lexis of English includes thousands of words that are used in everyday conversation.

linker

IPA: /ˈlɪŋkər/

KK: /ˈlɪŋkər/

noun

Definition: A tool or program that combines multiple pieces of code or data into one complete program or structure, often used in computer programming and molecular biology.

Example: The linker is essential for creating the final executable file from the compiled code.

verb

Definition: To connect or join two or more things together, often used in the context of linking segments in molecular biology.

Example: Scientists often linker DNA segments to study their functions.

linking

IPA: /ˈlɪŋkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈlɪŋkɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that connects or joins other things together.

Example: The linking words in the sentence helped clarify the relationship between the ideas.

verb

Definition: To connect or join things together.

Example: The teacher is linking the concepts to help students understand better.

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