Lexicalized Concept (Noun)
Meaning
A concept that is expressed by a word (in some particular language).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The word "happy" is a lexicalized concept in the English language, conveying a specific emotional state.
- In many Indigenous languages, certain landforms and natural features have been given names that represent highly specific lexicalized concepts.
- The concept of " privacy" is a lexicalized concept in many modern languages, encompassing a range of related ideas and values.
- The creation of a new word can lead to the lexicalization of a previously unexpressed concept, such as a feeling or an idea.
- Certain cultural and historical concepts can become lexicalized in a language as a result of cultural exchange or migration.