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Definition of lexis in English: lexisnoun ˈlɛksɪsˈlɛksəs mass noun1The total stock of words in a language. Example sentencesExamples - According to Mr. Schaik, the influence of the Dutch was there in the Indian and Sri Lankan languages which had absorbed a few Dutch words in their lexis.
- Because the word ‘globalization’ wasn't part of the general lexis back then, the snoring bankers weren't troubled by dark daydreams filled with hungry competitors from a flattening world preparing to eat their splendid lunch.
- 1.1 The level of language consisting of vocabulary, as opposed to grammar or syntax.
the distinction between grammar and lexis Example sentencesExamples - Each major area is enclosed by a large number of isoglosses representing differences in lexis, grammar, and phonology.
- This grammar is the first pedagogic grammar to integrate syntax and lexis using corpus data.
Origin 1950s (denoting the wording in a piece of writing): from Greek, literally 'word' (see lexicon). Definition of lexis in US English: lexisnounˈleksəsˈlɛksəs 1The total stock of words in a language. a notable loss of English lexis Example sentencesExamples - Because the word ‘globalization’ wasn't part of the general lexis back then, the snoring bankers weren't troubled by dark daydreams filled with hungry competitors from a flattening world preparing to eat their splendid lunch.
- According to Mr. Schaik, the influence of the Dutch was there in the Indian and Sri Lankan languages which had absorbed a few Dutch words in their lexis.
- 1.1 The level of language consisting of vocabulary, as opposed to grammar or syntax.
Example sentencesExamples - This grammar is the first pedagogic grammar to integrate syntax and lexis using corpus data.
- Each major area is enclosed by a large number of isoglosses representing differences in lexis, grammar, and phonology.
Origin 1950s (denoting the wording in a piece of writing): from Greek, literally ‘word’ (see lexicon). |