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The Global Language Rankings: Russian Leads in Lexemes Diversity, English and Hebrew Follow Suit      Russian holds the record for the most lemexes in the world, surpassing even English! When we think about language, we often consider words and grammar, but there is more beneath the surface. The term "lexem" refers to the array of lexical expressions a language has everything from idioms and slang to cultural phrases that give depth and texture to communication. It’s surprising, but Russian takes the top spot globally for the most lemexes, with English following in second and Hebrew in third.  What is a Lexeme? A lexeme is a theoretical construct that stands for the unitary meaning and shared syntactic properties of a group of word forms. Lemexes are an important part of a language that gives it personality. They include all those little sayings, idiomatic expressions, slang, and even regional phrases that make communication rich and meaningful. These expressions he...