lexis meaning

UK US /ˈlɛksɪs/ 2 syllables

lexis (noun): all of the words in a language; all word forms having meaning or grammatical function.

Definition of lexis

  1. all of the words in a language; all word forms having meaning or grammatical function

    Type of: cognition

    Related forms: lexical

How to pronounce lexis

lexis is pronounced /ˈlɛksɪs/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with LE · words ending in IS · 5-letter words

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