noun
- Plural of lexis; the total stock of words and phrases in a language or in the vocabulary of a particular person or group.
Usage: linguistics term; often used in academic or technical contexts
Examples
- The lexises of different dialects can vary significantly.
- Linguists study the lexises of endangered languages to preserve them.
- The technical lexises used in medicine and law are often difficult for non-specialists.
- Children gradually expand their lexises as they learn new words.
- Comparing the lexises of related languages reveals their historical connections.