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(lex-i-col-o-gy) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. the study of words and their meanings.

Example Sentence

She asked the expert in lexicology about the origin of the word.

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Lexicology helps us understand how words work.

Synonyms

word study; vocabulary study; semantics

Antonyms

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