lexicalized
/ˈlɛksɪkəˌlaɪzd/
adjective
- Having become a fixed word or phrase in a language's vocabulary.
- The word 'internet' is now a fully lexicalized term in English.
- The lexicalized phrase 'break a leg' is understood by most English speakers.
- Many slang words become lexicalized over time and appear in dictionaries.
Synonyms
verb
- Past tense of lexicalize; was made into a word or fixed expression in a language's vocabulary.
- The dictionary lexicalized the term 'hashtag' in its latest edition.
- The linguist lexicalized the local dialect's unique greeting as a new entry.
- The committee lexicalized several technical terms for the updated glossary.