lexiphanicism

Meanings

• noun

  The love or pursuit of words and the meanings of words, especially the obscure or archaic ones.

  - "His lexiphanicism led him to collect thousands of obscure words."
  - "She was an expert in lexiphanicism and could explain the etymology of any word."

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Variants

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lesbianism , lesbianisms

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Etymology

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From Greek lexiphanes, lover of words.

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Trivia

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1. Lexiphanicism is also known as logomachy, which comes from the Greek word logos (word) and machy (struggle).

2. The ancient Greeks believed that the pursuit of knowledge, including lexiphanicism, was a noble endeavor and a way to attain wisdom.

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Related Concepts

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1. Etymology: The study of the origin and development of words.

2. Semantics: The study of meaning in language.

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Culture

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Lexiphanicism is a term used to describe the love or pursuit of words and their meanings, particularly those that are obscure or archaic. It is often associated with word collectors, etymologists, and linguists.

How to Memorize "lexiphanicism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a library filled with dusty old books, each containing obscure and archaic words. Visualize yourself flipping through the pages, discovering new words and their meanings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lexiphanicism' with a love for words and a thirst for knowledge.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym L-O-V-E for Lexiphanicism: Love Of Vocabulary and Etymology.

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