lexical
[ lek-si-kuhl ]
/ ˈlɛk sɪ kəl /
adjective
of or relating to the words or vocabulary of a language, especially as distinguished from its grammatical and syntactical aspects.
of, relating to, or of the nature of a lexicon.
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What does "scattergood" mean?
a person who acts as though he or she knows everything and who dismisses the opinions, comments, or suggestions of others.
a person who spends possessions or money extravagantly or wastefully; spendthrift.
a well-intentioned but naive and often ineffectual social or political reformer.
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British Dictionary definitions for lexical
lexical
/ (ˈlɛksɪkəl) /
adjective
of or relating to items of vocabulary in a language
of or relating to a lexicon
Derived forms of lexical
lexicality (ˌlɛksɪˈkælɪtɪ), nounlexically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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