lexis

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • A word.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek λέξις (word, speech, diction, phrase, a word, saying).

Origin

Ancient Greek

λέξις

Gloss

word, speech, diction, phrase, a word, saying

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

Emoji

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