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The science of the derivation and signification of words; that branch of learning which treats of the signification and application of words.

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  1. n. The science of the derivation and signification of words; that branch of learning which treats of the signification and application of words.
  2. n. the branch of linguistics that studies the lexical component of language
  3. The science of the derivation and signification of words; that branch of learning which treats of the signification and application of words.
  4. The science of the derivation and signification of words; thatbranch of learning which treats of the signification and applicationof words.
  5. n. the branch of linguistics that studies the lexical component of language