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lexicographical

lex·i·cog·ra·phy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [lek-si-kog-ruh-fee]
    • /ˌlɛk sɪˈkɒg rə fi/
    • /lˌeksɪkəɡrˈafɪkəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lek-si-kog-ruh-fee]
    • /ˌlɛk sɪˈkɒg rə fi/

Definitions of lexicographical word

  • noun lexicographical the writing, editing, or compiling of dictionaries. 1
  • noun lexicographical the principles and procedures involved in writing, editing, or compiling dictionaries. 1
  • noun lexicographical Relating to lexicography. 1
See all 3 definitions of lexicographical

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Origin of lexicographical

First appearance:

before 1670
One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80; lexic(on) + -o- + -graphy

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Parts of speech for Lexicographical

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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lexicographical popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

lexicographical usage trend in Literature

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