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/lɛks/ noun · British & US
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What does lex mean?

noun

A word or term in linguistics, especially one that is used in a particular field or context. A lexicon is a collection of words or terms.

Example

"The linguist studied the lex of the ancient language, analyzing its syntax and semantics."

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