lexical

[ lek-si-kuh l ]
/ ˈlɛk sɪ kəl /

adjective

of or relating to the words or vocabulary of a language, especially as distinguished from its grammatical and syntactical aspects.
of, relating to, or of the nature of a lexicon.

Origin of lexical

First recorded in 1830–40; lexic(on) + -al1

OTHER WORDS FROM lexical

lex·i·cal·i·ty, noun lex·i·cal·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for lexical

lexical
/ (ˈlɛksɪkəl) /

adjective

of or relating to items of vocabulary in a language
of or relating to a lexicon

Derived forms of lexical

lexicality (ˌlɛksɪˈkælɪtɪ), noun lexically, adverb