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the study of the formation, meaning, and use of words and phrases
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The study of words and their meanings falls under the field of lexicology.
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If you're interested in words and their origins, you should check out lexicology.
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I never knew there was a whole subject dedicated to words until I took lexicology.
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In the vast landscape of language, lexicology acts as a guiding light to understanding words.