lexicostatistics
[ lek-si-koh-stuh-tis-tiks ]
/ ˌlɛk sɪ koʊ stəˈtɪs tɪks /
noun (used with a singular verb) Linguistics.
the statistical study of the vocabulary of a language or languages for historical purposes.
Nearby words
lexicog., lexicographer, lexicography, lexicology, lexicon, lexicostatistics, lexigram, lexigraphy, lexington, lexington and concord, battle of, lexington park
Compare glottochronology.
Origin of lexicostatistics
Related formslex·i·co·sta·tis·tic, lex·i·co·sta·tis·ti·cal, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for lexicostatistics
lexicostatistics
/ (ˌlɛksɪkəʊstəˈtɪstɪks) /
noun
(functioning as singular) the statistical study of the vocabulary of a language, with special attention to the historical links with other languagesSee also glottochronology
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