— lexicographic /lek'si koh graf"ik, -si keuh-/ , lexicographical , adj. — lexicographically , adv.
/lek'si kog"reuh fee/ , n.
1. the writing, editing, or compiling of dictionaries.
2. the principles and procedures involved in writing, editing, or compiling dictionaries.
[ 1670-80; LEXIC(ON) + -O- + -GRAPHY ]