ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Computational lexicology

Computational lexicology is like having a special tool that helps you understand and organize words.

When we talk or write, we use a lot of words. But these words aren't just random - they have meanings and relationships to each other. For example, if I say "dog" and "bark," you know that a dog can make a bark sound.

Computational lexicology helps us figure out these meanings and relationships between words by using computers to analyze lots of language data. It can tell us things like how often certain words are used, the different ways a word can be used, and even the emotions that a word might evoke.

This tool is useful because it can help us understand language better, and even make it easier for computers to communicate with humans using natural language.