Definition of "lexicology" []

• The branch of linguistics that deals with the lexical component of language. (noun)

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• "Packers lexicology -- using your best Pittsburgh/Wisconsin accents."
• ""Michael Adams, a professor at North Carolina State university who specializes in lexicology, said 'truthiness' means 'truthy, not facty.'""
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