lexis

Meanings

• Noun

  A unit of meaning in language, usually a word or a group of words, that carries a specific sense or meaning.

  - "The word 'lexis' itself is a noun in this context."
  - "Each word in a text contributes to its overall lexis."

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Variants

List of all variants of lexis that leads to same result
lexes , lexis

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Etymology

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

Greek: λέξις (léxis) meaning 'speech, discourse, or a particular subject'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'lexis' is also used in psychology to describe an individual's spoken or written language.

2. In ancient Greece, 'lexis' referred to a formal debate or speech in a public assembly.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Semantics: The study of meaning in language, including the meanings of individual words and the relationships between words.

2. Lexicology: The study of words, their meanings, and their relationships to other words and to the world.

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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.

The term 'lexis' is often used in linguistics and literary analysis to discuss the vocabulary and meaning of a text.

How to Memorize "lexis"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'lexis' written out.
   - Imagine a Greek amphitheater where the term originated.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lexis' with the study of language and meaning.
   - Think of the term as a unit of meaning in language.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating 'lexis' with the Greek word for 'speech'.
   - Remember that 'lexis' is a noun in linguistics.

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