Lect
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /lɛkt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lect is a noun meaning (linguistics, sociolinguistics) A specific form of a language or language cluster: a language or a dialect.
Meaning
(linguistics, sociolinguistics) A specific form of a language or language cluster: a language or a dialect.
Example Sentences
Meronyms: lexicon, grammar, sublect
These, together with (some) Romansh lects, belong to our West Rhaetian; the /ȫ/ also supported by two lects from the Ticino which by our criteria are NWIt, and by the partially umlauting lects of Lombardy which together with (some) Engadine lects belong to our East Rhaetian.
Word Forms
- lects
Synonyms for lect
Depending on context, synonyms include code, idiom, languoid, variety, isolect.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intel, dialect, geolect, idiolect, leed, isolect.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.