Glossographical

/ˌɡlɒsəɡˈræfɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the writing or study of glossaries, or to scientific descriptions of tongue structure and function.

Etymology

From 'glossographer' + '-ical' (adjective suffix). Describes work that documents or analyzes glossaries or lingual phenomena.

Kelly Says

Medieval monks created glossographical traditions by writing tiny explanations between lines of Latin texts—these glossaries eventually evolved into our modern dictionaries.

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