metagraphy

/mɪˈtæɡrəfi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of the relationships between the form and meaning of words.

“The linguist specialized in metagraphy, analyzing the evolution of languages over time.”

2. noun

A diagram or chart showing these relationships.

“The professor created a metagraphy to illustrate the connections between different words in the language.”

Synonyms

  • lexicography
  • semantics

Antonyms

  • phonetics