lexicology

Meanings

• Noun

  The scientific study of words and the relationships among them and how they are used in various contexts.

  - "The field of lexicology focuses on understanding the meanings and usage of words."
  - "Lexicology is an essential discipline for linguistics and language research."

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Variants

List of all variants of lexicology that leads to same result
lexicological , lexicologies , lexicologist , lexicologists , lexicology

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek words 'lexis' (word) and 'logos' (study).

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Trivia

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1. The largest known dictionary contains over 1 million pages and 43 million words.

2. The word 'lexicology' was first coined in the late 18th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Semantics: The study of meaning in language, including the relationships among words and the ways in which meanings are conveyed.

2. Morphology: The study of the structure of words and their components, including inflections and word formation.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In Hawaiian language and culture, lexicology plays a crucial role in preserving and documenting the unique words and expressions.

How to Memorize "lexicology"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a library filled with books on words and their meanings.
   - Imagine a scientist studying words and their relationships.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lexicology' with the study of words.
   - Think of it as the 'science of words'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letters of the Greek words 'lexis' and 'logos' to remember the meaning of lexicology.
   - Use the acronym 'LexIsStudyOfWords' as a mnemonic.

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