CultureSeptember 7, 2026

lexicology

lek-si-KOL-uh-jee

Definition

The branch of linguistics concerned with the nature, meaning, history, and usage of the vocabulary of a language.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'lexikon' (meaning 'dictionary' or 'of words') and the suffix '-logia' (meaning 'study of'). It emerged in the early 19th century to describe the scientific study of a language's lexicon.

In the news

The article describes the dictionary as a valuable resource for research into historical lexicology, highlighting how the work tracks the evolution of words in Azerbaijani literary language.

Third volume of Nasimi's explanatory dictionary published

Read the full article ↗

Today.Az

Related words

bhaji

A South Asian dish consisting of vegetables, such as bitter melon or okra, that have been…

Culture

celibacy

The state of voluntarily refraining from marriage and sexual relations, typically as a…

Culture

formator

A person, typically a priest or religious figure, who is responsible for the training,…

Culture

houndstooth

A classic textile pattern characterized by broken or jagged checks, resembling the back…

Culture

lectionary

A book or list containing the specific portions of the Bible appointed to be read during…

Culture

lexicographical

Relating to the science, process, or principles of compiling a dictionary.

Culture

Learn words like this every day

Meet new words every morning.

Newspoken pulls carefully chosen words from the day’s news — with clear definitions, context, and light review that makes them stick. Get it on your phone.