Lexicalist approach

The Lexicalist approach in linguistics emphasizes that the meaning of words is foundational to understanding language. It suggests that the mental dictionary, or lexicon, where we store words, contains rich information about each word's meaning and usage. Instead of only focusing on sentence structure and rules, this approach highlights the importance of individual words and their properties in shaping language comprehension. Essentially, it argues that our grasp of language relies heavily on the meanings and relationships of words themselves, making the lexicon a central part of how we communicate and understand one another.