lexicalization
lexicalization · lexicalizations
The act or process of lexicalizingThe act or process of lexicalizing.
/ˌlɛksɪkəlaɪ̯ˈzeɪ̯ʃən/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The act or process of lexicalizing.
(countable, uncountable)Something lexicalized: a word, collocation, or symbol that has been lexicalized.
More definitions
- the process of making a word to express a concept
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From lexicalize + -ation.From lexicalize + -ation.
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Forms
plural: lexicalizations| Singular | lexicalization |
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regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the process of making a word to express a concept:lexicalisation
Word family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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