Lexicography Terminology

noun A person who writes or compiles dictionaries

• The lexicographer meticulously compiled the definitions for the new edition of the dictionary.
• My friend's dad is a lexicographer and he knows every word in the English language.
• I didn't know being a lexicographer was a thing, but apparently it is.
• As a writer, I often feel like a lexicographer of my own thoughts, carefully choosing each word to convey my message.

adjective relating to the writing or compiling of dictionaries or lexicons

• The lexigraphic analysis of the ancient text revealed new insights into the language used at that time.
• I never realized how important lexigraphic studies were until I took that linguistics course.
• Yo, did you see that lexigraphic breakdown of the rap lyrics? It was fire!
• The artist's use of color was so vivid, it almost felt lexigraphic in nature.