Lexicology

/ˌleksɪˈkɑːlədʒi/

noun

It is the study of words including their structure and meaning.

He is a linguistics student specializing in lexicology.

Formal

Academic

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Lexicology involves exploring the etymology, which is how words originated and evolved over time.

The lexicology class examined the roots of English words borrowed from Latin.

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Learn about word families, groups of words with a common base, through lexicology.

Understanding lexicology helps you recognize the relationship between 'automatic' and 'automobile'.

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Lexicology uncovers subtle differences in word meanings, enhancing vocabulary precision.

Through lexicology, she learned the subtle differences between 'happy', 'joyful', and 'elated'.

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