Word
lexical
Phoneticslex·i·cal, stress on the first syllable
/ˈɫɛksɪkəɫ/
AcademicLinguistics
Definition
adj. relating to the words of a language and how they are used. It describes the study of vocabulary and the meaning of individual words.
adj. relating to the vocabulary of a language or the study of words and their meanings. Often used in the context of linguistics or to describe the specific set of words used in a particular field.
Examples
“The two languages have a very similar lexical structure.”
“The researcher is studying the lexical differences between the dialects spoken in the north and south of the country.”
“While the grammar of the two languages is vastly different, their lexical roots often overlap, suggesting a shared history of cultural exchange and linguistic influence.”
Examples
simple
“The two languages have a very similar lexical structure.”
contextual
“The researcher is studying the lexical differences between the dialects spoken in the north and south of the country.”
complex
“While the grammar of the two languages is vastly different, their lexical roots often overlap, suggesting a shared history of cultural exchange and linguistic influence.”
Real-World Examples
“As any novel by Blakemore will be, it’s dazzlingly rich in lexical glamour, and this is likely to be any reader’s lasting impression of the book.” “Plenty of writers offer lexical advice - both solicited and not.” Etymology
From Latin lexis, from Ancient Greek λέξις (léxis, “word”) + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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