lectal en · ADJ
Etymology
From lect + -al.
Meanings
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Of or relating to a lect.
[M]y use of the term "Indian English" also takes an inclusive attitude to questions of competence, linguistic domain, and lectal continua.
2012, James Lambert, “Beyond Hobson Jobson: Towards a new lexicography for Indian English”, in English World-Wide, →DOI, page 293:the lectal area
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most lectal | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more lectal | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (1)
ru лектальный (relating to a lect)