lex·i·col·o·gy
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Definition of lexicology
: a branch of linguistics concerned with the signification and application of words
Other Words from lexicology
lexicological
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ˌlek-sə-kō-ˈlä-ji-kəl
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adjective
, -kə-ˈlä-
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adjective
lexicologist
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ˌlek-sə-ˈkä-lə-jist
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noun
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noun
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“Lexicology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lexicology. Accessed 18 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of lexicology was circa 1828
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