Prelexical
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Prelexical is an adjective meaning (linguistics) Before the lexical stage.
Meaning
(linguistics) Before the lexical stage.
Example Sentences
Of particular relevance is the category of prelexical comment, which comprises the non-lexical utterance of standard phonemes accompanied by strong visual or gestural indicators of attentional focus, such as pointing, touching, or intent gaze.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prephonetic, prealphabetic, prelingual, prephonatory, preverbal, prenuclear.
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