lexicostatistics

lex·i·co·sta·tis·tics

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lek-si-koh-stuh-tis-tiks]
- /ˌlɛk sɪ koʊ stəˈtɪs tɪks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lek-si-koh-stuh-tis-tiks]
- /ˌlɛk sɪ koʊ stəˈtɪs tɪks/

Definitions of lexicostatistics word

noun lexicostatistics the statistical study of the vocabulary of a language or languages for historical purposes. 1
noun lexicostatistics Statistical estimation of the degree of linguistic divergence between two languages, based on the proportion of cognates. 1
noun lexicostatistics the statistical study of the vocabulary of a language, with special attention to the historical links with other languages 0
noun lexicostatistics a technique used in glottochronology to determine the time when the languages under study separated, based on the statistical comparison of sample word lists from the languages 0

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Origin of lexicostatistics

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60; lexic(on) + -o- + statistics

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Parts of speech for Lexicostatistics

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lexicostatistics popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% 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.

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