What is another word for lexical semantics?
Pronunciation: [lˈɛksɪkə͡l səmˈantɪks] (IPA) 
Lexical semantics is the branch of linguistics that deals with the meaning of words and their relationships with each other. Some synonyms for lexical semantics include lexical meaning, word meaning, and vocabulary semantics. Other related terms that are often used interchangeably include lexical syntax, word sense, and lexical structure. While all of these terms deal with the meaning of words, they can have slightly different nuances and focuses. For example, lexical syntax specifically deals with how words are organized and combined within phrases or sentences, while word sense refers to the different meanings a word can have in different contexts. Ultimately, all of these terms are necessary for understanding how language communicates meaning.
