lexical
[ lek-si-kuh l ]
/ 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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Nearby words
lex., lexan, lexell, lexeme, lexica, lexical, lexical decision task, lexical insertion, lexical meaning, lexical order, lexicalize
Related formslex·i·cal·i·ty, nounlex·i·cal·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for lexically
lexical
/ (ˈlɛksɪkəl) /
adjective
of or relating to items of vocabulary in a language
of or relating to a lexicon
Derived Formslexicality (ˌlɛksɪˈkælɪtɪ), nounlexically, adverb
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Word Origin and History for lexically
lexical
1833, from Greek lexikos "pertaining to words" (see lexicon) + -al (1). Related: Lexically.
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