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lexical
[ lek-si-kuhl ]
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adjective
of or relating to words or vocabulary
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- First recorded in 1830鈥�40.
- Combines lexic(on) from Greek 濒茅虫颈蝉, meaning “words,” + -补濒虏.
- From the Proto-Indo-European root *濒别堑-, meaning “to gather, put in order, speak.”
EXAMPLES OF LEXICAL聽
- Linguists study lexical changes to track the evolution of language.
- A poet’s lexical precision can make even common words surprising.
ziggurat
[ zig-oo-rat ]
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noun
a tiered temple built by ancient Assyrians and Babylonians
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- First recorded in 1875鈥�80.
- From the Akkadian word ziqquratu, meaning “summit; temple, tower.”
EXAMPLES OF ZIGGURAT
- Archaeologists carefully excavated the lower levels of the ziggurat, hoping to uncover hidden chambers.
- The sandcastle’s layers made me think of a tiny ziggurat by the sea.
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- First recorded in 1670鈥�75.
- From Norwegian fiord; from Proto-Indo-European *辫茅谤迟耻-, meaning “a passage.”
- Related to 蹿辞谤诲鹿.
EXAMPLES OF FJORD
- The cruise ship slowly navigated the winding fjord, offering passengers breathtaking views.
- Strong tides surged through the narrow entrance of the fjord, creating swirling eddies.
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