Definition of Lexicology

1. Noun. The branch of linguistics that studies the lexical component of language.

Generic synonyms: Linguistics, Philology
Specialized synonyms: Onomastics, Toponomy, Toponymy
Derivative terms: Lexicologist

Definition of Lexicology

1. n. The science of the derivation and signification of words; that branch of learning which treats of the signification and application of words.

Definition of Lexicology

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Medical Definition of Lexicology

1. The science of the derivation and signification of words; that branch of learning which treats of the signification and application of words. Origin: Gr. Lexicon: cf. F. Lexicologie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lexicology

lexicographer
lexicographers
lexicographic
lexicographic
lexicographical
lexicographical
lexicographies
lexicographist
lexicography
lexicography
lexicologies
lexicologist
lexicologist
lexicologists
lexicology (current term)
lexicology (current term)
lexicon
lexicons
lexicostatistic
lexicostatistics
lexigram
lexigrams
lexigraphic
lexigraphy
Lexington
Lexington and Concord
lexis
lexises
ley
Leycesteria

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