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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

prelexical en · ADJ

Etymology

From pre- + lexical.

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Before 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: