noun
- the study of words, their meanings, origins, and relationships within a language
Usage: linguistics
Examples
- She specialized in lexicology during her graduate studies in linguistics.
- The professor’s research in lexicology focused on how word meanings change over time.
- Lexicology examines the structure and formation of vocabulary in different languages.
- Students of lexicology learn to analyze the relationships between words and their meanings.
- The dictionary project required extensive knowledge of lexicology and etymology.
- Modern lexicology uses computer analysis to study large collections of texts.