+50 examples of LEXICON field
meet the lexical field of words can help you find the optimal vocabulary for each situation in an easier and faster way. That is very useful when we want to train ourselves to Write texts without repetitions and that are attractive to the reader.
In this lesson of a PROFESSOR we are going to put you lexical field examples that exist so that you can take it as a tool to find new vocabulary before creating a text.
The lexical field of a word It is formed by all those that are related to the first. In this case, it will not be necessary that the words are all the same grammatical category, not even that they share one common root, but rather it is a free association of ideas which can be different for each person.
Put simply, a lexical field is all those words that refer to the same topic and the relationship that exists between them is of a semantic nature.
Lexical Field Examples: The lexical field of soccer could be made up of words like these, although the lexical field of each word is really unlimited: goalkeeper, ball, header, goal, play, match, training, whistle, coach, tournament, shoes, locker room, backpack, striker, Barça, etc.
Therefore, the words that form a lexical field can be nouns, verbs or adjectives that refer to the same topic.
At lexical field of animals we can add all those words that occur to us and that are related to this topic. The we will divide by grammatical categories to make it easier for you to recognize them, but remember that all the words you will read below are part of the same lexical field without needing to be separated.
The animal definition in the dictionary is this:
"Organic being that lives, feels and moves by its own impulse"
You will see that all the words that we show you below, separated by grammatical categories, have to do with the aforementioned definition, that is because they are part of the lexical field of animals.
Examples of lexical field of animal nouns
These are examples of nouns from the lexical field of animals:
- owl
- farm
- zoo
- veterinary
- hyena
- lizard
- lynx
- beaver
- snake
- boa
- dog
- Fox
- elephant
- rat
- Groundhog
- panther
- deer
- I raised
- gorilla
- chameleon
- donkey
- hen
- iguanas
- hawk
- frog
- vicuna
- Penguin
- Tiger
- duck
- goat
- Raven
- guanaco
- toucan
Adjectives from the lexical field of animals
These are examples of adjectives from the lexical field of animals:
- aquatic/ac
- cunning
- bovine
- bravo
- carnivorous
- cruel
- weak
- domestic
- feline
- faithful
- fierce
- strong
- herbivore
- invertebrate
- mammal
- meek
- noble
- oviparous
- hairy
- pig
- primitive
- rabid
- rapacious
- ruminant
- wild
- bloodthirsty
- land
- beef
- vertebrate
- voracious
Animal Lexicon Field Verbs
These are examples of verbs from the lexical field of animals:
- hunt
- skip
- run
- to swim
- fly
- eat
- to fish
- to sleep
- hibernate
- sting
- worm
- periquear
- birding
- piss off
- grumpy
- filth
- crawl
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We continue knowing the examples of lexical field referring to sport. The definition of sport in the dictionary is this:
"Physical activity, exercised as a game or competition, whose practice involves training and compliance with rules."
You will see that all the words that we show you below, separated by grammatical categories, have to do with the aforementioned definition, that is because they are part of the lexical field of sports.
Nouns from the sports lexical field
These are examples of nouns from the lexical field of sports:
- T shirt
- referee
- clue
- goal
- skip
- soccer
- bat
- candle
- racket
- basketball
- gloves
- athlete
- ring
- knee pad
- Beach
- boots
- tennis
- player
- swimming
- basketball court
- swimming pool
- net
- Athletics
- judge
- socks
- ball
- cap
- horse riding
- coach
- swimsuit
- countryside
- bowling
- fencing
- helmet
- skating
- viewers
- cycling
- skates
Adjectives from the sports lexical field
These are examples of adjectives from the lexical field of sports:
- exciting
- dangerous
- entertaining
- funny
- complicated
- disciplined
- hard
- easy
- competitive
- demanding
- Quick
- weird
- abrupt
- risky
- risky
- healthy
- strict
- slow
- relaxing
- ancient
- bored
- livestock
Verbs from the sports lexical field
These are examples of verbs from the lexical field of sports:
- scoring a goal)
- score)
- bat
- train
- to earn
- ski
- Make skydiving
- do windsurf
- play
- to swim
- to warm
- arbitrate
The sea definition in the dictionary is this:
"Mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface."
You will see that all the words that we show you below, separated by grammatical categories, have to do with the aforementioned definition, that is because they are part of the lexical field of the sea.
Nouns from the lexical field of sea
These are examples of lexical field of sea noun:
- Vineyard
- Sea urchin
- Surf
- Reef
- Wave
- wheelie
- Foam
- River mouth
- Estuary
- Altitude
- Cliff
- Gulf
- Ocean
- Promontory
- Latitude
- Seagull
- Alga
- Immensity
- Pier
- Stumbling block
- Fjord
- islet
- Bank
- Beach
- Storm
- Onslaught
- Coast
- Isthmus
- Tide
- Cove
- Piracy
- Breeze
- Bay
- Crossing
- nautical
- Archipelago
- Shipwreck
- Ship
- Iceberg
- Navigation
- seafood
- Galleon
- Dune
- Whale
- Fish
- Keel
- Shallop
- Level
- Galley
- Vessel
- boat
- Mollusk
- Fleet
- Creek
- Schooner
- Ship
- Anchor
- Horizon
- Marsh
- West
- Undulation
- Depth
- Shark
- Sediment
Adjectives from the lexical field of sea
These are examples of adjectives from the lexical field of sea:
- big
- blue
- deep
- strong
- beautiful
- opened
- dangerous
- deep
- immense
- extensive
- mysterious
- brave
- Aegean
- Baltic
- Cantabrian
- Mediterranean
- Indian
- Coast
- Coastal
- Arctic
- Coral
- Sparkling
- Atlantic
- fishing
- Southern
- Maritime
- Sailboat
- Castaway
- Oceanic
- Navigator
- Subtropical
- stormy
- Fisherman
- Leaden
- Turquoise
- Antarctic
- Roaring
- Merchant
- Tropical
- Sandy
Verbs of the sea lexicon field
These are examples of verbs from the lexical field of sea:
- Surf
- Furrow
- Sink
- Lead
- Anchor
- To swim
- dive
- Throw
- Cross
The family definition in the dictionary is this:
"Group of people related to each other who live together."
You will see that all the words that we show you below, separated by grammatical categories, have to do with the aforementioned definition, that is because they are part of the lexical field of the family.
Nouns from the lexical field of family
These are examples of nouns of the family lexical field:
- mother
- mother
- sister
- aunt
- cousin
- Grandpa
- brother-in-law
- kin
- relatives
- decendents
- ancestors
- clan
- offspring
- lineage
- lineage
- breed
- strain
- group
- trunk
- set
- kin
- relatives
- decendents
- ancestors
- clan
- offspring
- lineage
- lineage
- breed
- strain
- group
- trunk
- set
Adjectives from the lexical field of family
These are examples of adjectives of the family lexical field:
- Big
- loving
- Worker
- Generous
- Little
- honored
- Elegant
- prosper
- millionaire
- Happy
Verbs of the family lexical field
These are examples of verbs of the family lexical field:
- want
- look after
- quarrel
- give birth
- feed
- feed
- play
- to rest
- clean up
- celebrate
- cry
- to love
- to laugh
- to sleep
- wake up
The flower definition in the dictionary is this:
"Sprout of many plants, formed by colored leaves, from which the fruit will be formed."
You will see that all the words that we show you below, separated by grammatical categories, have to do with the aforementioned definition, that is because they are part of the lexical field of flowers.
Nouns from the lexical field of flower
These are examples of nouns from the lexical field of flower:
- cocoon
- sapling
- outbreak
- bud
- cream
- cream
- selection
- elite
- compliment
- compliment
- gallantry
- praise
- cuddling
- roses
- tulips
- sunflowers
- orchids
- Thoughts
- Inflorescence
- lys
- Petal
- corsage
- parterre
- Wreath
- Vase
- Lotus
- Bouquet
- Cream
- cherry tree
- Cluster
- Pollen
- Stem
- Flowerpot
- Flowering
- Spike
- Fragrance
- Chalice
- Lily
- Jasmine
- Tulip
- Carnation
- Climbing plant
- Stigma
- Apple tree
- Bee
- Fragrance
- Orange tree
- Thistle
- Poppy
- pear tree
Adjectives from the flower lexicon field
These are examples of adjectives from the lexical field of flower:
- Yellow
- exotic
- smelly
- Big
- pretty
- red
- fresh
- scented
- Pretty
- reddish
- Delicate
- immaculate
- Beautifull
- Big
- Gentle
- Little
- open
- blues
- Fragrant
- Wild
- Odorous
- Floral
- Glabrous
- Solid
- Spring
- Basal
- Oblong
- Erect
- Purple
- Colorful
- fruity
- Climber
- Ornamental
- Aromatic
- Herbaceous
- Perennial
- Purple
- Lilac
- Intoxicating
- belonging
- Multicolored
- Elliptical
- Fleshy
- Cylindrical
- Violet
Verbs of the flower lexicon field
These are examples of verbs from the lexical field of flower:
- outcrop
- deflowered
- Wither
- To flourish
- Perfume
- Deck
- Decorate
- branch out
- Ovar
- prune
- water
- look after
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Now that you have been able to see some examples of lexical field, we are going to do exercises. And it is that the best way to ensure that you have acquired knowledge correctly is putting it into practice through the exercises. This way you can check which are the areas that you have not yet assimilated and go back in the lesson to review them.
In this exercise we propose that find the greatest number of words that you can think of with the lexical fields that we present to you. You do not need to separate them grammatically, but you can let your mind flow and put all the words that come to mind, related to the topic being discussed.
Look for the lexical field of the following words:
- Bakery
- School
- Carpentry
- Sewing
- Plantation
- Airport
- Gym
- Park
- Food
- Music
Before check these solutions make sure that you have tried to do the previous exercise by yourself, otherwise the learning will not be complete. Once you have tried for yourself to perform the lexical field exercise, you will be able to check the solutions that we propose, although remember that the correct answers are infinite.
These are the solutions of the lexical field exercise:
- Bakery: bread, sugar, wheat flour, baker, vendors, ovens.
- School: friends, teachers, notebooks, learning, writing, reading, tables, blackboards, courts, backpacks.
- Carpentry: saw, wood, drill, paint, nails, sandpaper, glue, screws, pliers, screwdrivers, hammer.
- Sewing: threads, machine, fabrics, pins, scissors, buttons, zippers.
- Plantation: plants, flowers, fertilizer, scissors, baskets, gardener, trees.
- Airport: suitcases, travel, airplane, stewardess, take off, land, customs, pilot, friends, family.
- Gym: balls, weights, music, bike, towels, water, shower, coach, friends.
- Park: vegetation, benches, trash cans, vendors, water sources, recreation, friends, family.
- Food: restaurant, fry, roasts, sweet, salty, eat, cold, spicy, stews, sauces, salads, cook, chef, waiters.
- Music: instruments, melody, loudspeaker, microphone, headphones, equipment.
We hope that this lesson has been able to help you and that now you know many examples of lexical field to be able to increase your vocabulary when writing. If you are interested in continuing to learn about this or a related topic, do not hesitate to consult the grammar and linguistics section.
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Magallon Garcia, A. I (1994). The lexical field of nouns of fear in the Annals of Tacitus. Habis, 25, 151-172.
