What does delexical mean?
Delexical means (grammar, of a verb) That has little or no meaning by itself..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(grammar, of a verb) That has little or no meaning by itself..
The verb "take" is delexical in the phrase "take a shower".
Use delexical when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Delexical means (grammar, of a verb) That has little or no meaning by itself..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The verb "take" is delexical in the phrase "take a shower".
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