Which of the following is true of lexical definitions?
A) Lexical definitions cannot be found in dictionaries.
B) A word can have more than one lexical definition.
C) Lexical definitions cannot be correct or incorrect.
D) Lexical definitions never change.

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Lexical definitions are the definitions listed in dictionaries. Dictionaries attempt to reflect how words are actually used (particularly in print), and so lexical definitions may be correct or incorrect. Lexical definitions, however, may change over time as the use of words change. There also may be multiple lexical definitions of a single word, since words may be used in more than one way. For example, "bank" is commonly used to denote both a certain kind of financial institution and the edge of a river. Lexical definitions may vary from area to area, as words may be used differently in different areas-even by those who speak the same language.

Which of the Following Is True of Lexical Definitions