Words To Analyze

3 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.

noun the meaning or significance of something

adjective having meaning or significance

  • The signification of the symbol in the novel was open to interpretation.
  • I'm not sure about the signification of that gesture, can you explain?
  • I don't get the signification behind his actions, it's all a mystery to me.
  • The signification of her smile spoke volumes about her true feelings.

noun a piece of written or printed material

verb to send a text message

adjective related to written or printed material

preposition used to indicate the content or subject matter of a written work

  • The professor asked the students to analyze the text and identify the main themes.
  • Can you please send me the text of the article so I can read it?
  • I'll just shoot you a text when I'm ready to meet up.
  • Her actions spoke louder than any text she could have sent.