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lexicostatistics

[ lek-si-koh-stuh-tis-tiks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)
  1. the statistical study of the vocabulary of a language or languages for historical purposes.

lexicostatistics

/ ˌlɛksɪkəʊstəˈtɪstɪks /

noun

  1. See glottochronology
    functioning as singular the statistical study of the vocabulary of a language, with special attention to the historical links with other languages See also glottochronology

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Other Words From

  • lexi·co·sta·tistic lexi·co·sta·tisti·cal adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of lexicostatistics1

First recorded in 1955–60; lexic(on) + -o- + statistics

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