Language Study Terms

1 words in this vocabulary list

noun the study of the formation, meaning, and use of words and phrases

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