Delexical
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Delexical is an adjective meaning (grammar, of a verb) That has little or no meaning by itself.
Meaning
(grammar, of a verb) That has little or no meaning by itself.
Example Sentences
The verb "take" is delexical in the phrase "take a shower".
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unlexicalized, nonlexicalized, noninflected, avalent, alexical, unsubstantive.
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