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delexical

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

That has little or no meaning by itself.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

Examples

  • The verb "take" is delexical in the phrase "take a shower".

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From de- + lexical.