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Lexicology Cards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| vocabulary | the body of words used in a particular language |
| diachronic | concerned with the way in which something, especially language, has developed and evolved through time |
| synchronic | concerned with something, especially a language, as it exists at one point in time |
| word | a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence |
| discourse | written or spoken communication or debate |
| etymology | the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history |
| lexicography | the principles and practices of dictionary making |