lexically
Definition
Adverb * In a way that relates to words or vocabulary, or by means of words: Pertaining to the words or lexical items of a language, as opposed to its grammar, syntax, or pronunciation.
Usage
The adverb "lexically" is used to describe actions, analyses, or properties that are concerned specifically with the words themselves in a language system. It often contrasts with grammatical, syntactic, or phonological aspects.
Examples
- The two sentences are identical lexically, but their grammatical structures differ.
- This concept is lexically represented in English by the word "freedom."
- The linguist analyzed the text lexically to identify its core vocabulary.
- Languages can be similar lexically but belong to completely different language families.
Advanced Usage
- Lexically dense: Containing a high proportion of content words (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs) compared to function words.
- Academic texts are often more lexically dense than casual conversation.
- Lexically conditioned: Referring to a grammatical rule or morphological change that depends on the specific word, not a general rule.
- The past tense forms "went" (from "go") and "was" (from "is") are lexically conditioned irregularities.
Variants and Related Words
- Lexical (adjective): Of or relating to the words or vocabulary of a language.
- There is a lexical gap in English for that specific emotion.
- Lexicon (noun): The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge.
- The technical lexicon of computer science is constantly evolving.
Synonyms
- Vocabulary-wise
- In terms of vocabulary
- By word choice
Notes on Meaning
"Lexically" focuses on the level of individual words and their inherent meaning. It is a formal term primarily used in linguistics, language teaching, and textual analysis.
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lexically represented
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