If a lexicographer intends to add a novel technical term to a specialized dictionary, which consequence follows regarding the headword selection?

💡 Explanation

Morphological regularity should be prioritized when selecting a headword for a novel technical term in lexicography because it facilitates ease of learning and memory retention for users familiar with the base morphemes. Therefore, morphological structure guides selection, rather than syntactic origin or phonetic simplicity, which are less crucial; minimizing semantic load alone will make the term meaningless.

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