The field of lexicology covers the study of words, their meanings, and how they are used in language. Synonyms for the term 'lexicological' include lexicographic, lexical, linguistic, and semantic. These terms are often used interchangeably to describe the scientific study of language and its meanings. Lexicographic refers to the compiling and publishing of dictionaries whereas lexical refers to the study of word meaning. Linguistic is the study of language as a whole including its syntax and grammar, whereas semantic refers to the meaning of words in particular contexts. These synonyms all convey the idea of studying language and its structure in different ways.