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lexical entry vs subentry

subentry vs lexical entry

lexical entry and subentry both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lexical entry Yes No No No
subentry Yes No No No
As nouns, subentry is a hyponym of lexical entry; that is, subentry is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lexical entry:
  • lexical entry: the entry in a dictionary of information about a word
  • subentry: An entry, such as one in an account or reference work, that is included within a main entry.
lexical entry (noun) subentry (noun)
the entry in a dictionary of information about a word An entry, such as one in an account or reference work, that is included within a main entry.
Difference between lexical entry and subentry

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