sõnastikuline

Sõnastikuline is an Estonian adjective that translates to "lexical" or "dictionary-like" in English. It describes something that pertains to or is characteristic of a lexicon or a dictionary. This can refer to the vocabulary of a language, a specific field, or an individual, as well as the systematic arrangement and definition of words.

When something is described as sõnastikuline, it implies that it is ordered, categorized, and defined in a manner similar to how entries are presented in a dictionary. For example, a sõnastikuline approach to learning a language would involve systematically studying vocabulary, understanding word meanings, and perhaps exploring etymology. In linguistics, a sõnastikuline analysis might focus on the individual words and their properties within a language system.

The term can also be used to describe a particular style of writing or expression that is rich in vocabulary or uses words with precise, dictionary-defined meanings. In essence, sõnastikuline emphasizes the word as a unit of meaning and its place within the broader vocabulary.