lexical entry
- noun
- /ˈlɛksɪkəl ˈɛntri/
- Specialized
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entrada léxica
- The lexical entry provided the pronunciation, definition, and example sentences for the word 'ambiguity'.
Examples
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The dictionary included a detailed lexical entry for each word, explaining its meaning and usage.
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When studying linguistics, it is important to understand how to write a clear lexical entry for new vocabulary.
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And yeah, create a lexical entry for this other thing that you get to add to nouns to make them plural.
Synonyms
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A written note in a book or list
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A short explanation of what a word or phrase means in a dictionary
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An item in a dictionary that shows a word's meaning, how to say it, and how to use it
How Detailed
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'an item in a dictionary or lexicon' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'lexical' (relating to vocabulary or words) with 'entry' (a recorded item or listing). This adjective + noun composition follows common noun-compounding patterns found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Lexical entry may come from an old word meaning 'word' and the simple idea of putting things into a list. Think of a dictionary as a book where each 'word' gets a small entry with its meaning, how it sounds, and how to use it, so a lexical entry today means one item for a word in a dictionary.