prelexical

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adjective

Before the lexical stage.

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Meanings

adjectiveprelexical (not comparable)
  1. not comparablehuman sciencesBefore the lexical stage.

    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.

    2001, D. Clarke, Perspectives on Practice and Meaning in Mathematics and Science Classrooms, page 234

Origin

From pre- + lexical.

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APA

prelexical. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prelexical

MLA

“prelexical.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prelexical. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “prelexical,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prelexical.

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