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Lexicalization

Description:

Lexicalization is the process of transforming a non-linguistic concept or idea into a word or lexeme within a particular language. It involves the creation or adoption of new words to represent specific meanings.

Examples:

As a noun:

1. The lexicalization of the term "selfie" into the English language gained popularity with the rise of social media.

2. In linguistic studies, lexicalization refers to the incorporation of certain semantic features into a word.

As a verb:

1. When the concept of "emoji" was lexicalized, it led to the creation of various emoji characters.

2. The linguistic community often lexicalizes words from different dialects to reflect local usage.

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