1. relating to words or vocabulary of a language
Usage: linguistics
2. relating to a dictionary or lexicon
Usage: formal

Examples

• The student struggled with lexical items in the foreign language text.
• Lexical analysis is an important part of language processing.
• The dictionary provides lexical information about word meanings.
• Teachers focus on lexical development in vocabulary lessons.
• Lexical entries include pronunciation and definition details.
• The research examined lexical diversity in children’s writing.
• Lexical knowledge affects reading comprehension skills.