What does LEXIS mean?

Lexis

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• The total stock of words in a language.
• The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈlɛksɪs/
• UK: /ˈlɛksɪs/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "lexis" comes from the Greek word "lexis," which means "word" or "speech." It was first used in English in the mid-16th century to refer to the total stock of words in a language. In modern usage, "lexis" is often used in the field of linguistics to refer to the vocabulary of a language or the vocabulary of a specific field of knowledge.

5. Synonyms:

• Word stock
• Vocabulary
• Dictionary
• Glossary

6. Related Words:

• Words
• Terms
• Gloss
• Jargon
• Phrase

7. Example Sentences:

• She has an impressive lexis, and her vocabulary is extensive.
• The lexis of the English language has grown significantly over the past few centuries.