Lexie
name, noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A minimal unit of reading, such as a sentence or sentence fragment
"It is essential for the analyst to be able to construct these canonic statements out of the linguistic statements given in the lexies."
- 1 A female nickname, diminutive of the given names Alexis, Alexia, Alexandra or Alexandria.
"And then a curious postscript: I share your dislike of the shortening of names but I must say that I'm not sure 'Alexandra' is entirely suitable for you. It seems to me that you require a name with rather more brio. I see you as a 'Lexie'. What do you think?"
Synonyms
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More examples"And then a curious postscript: I share your dislike of the shortening of names but I must say that I'm not sure 'Alexandra' is entirely suitable for you. It seems to me that you require a name with rather more brio. I see you as a 'Lexie'. What do you think?"
Etymology
Diminutives + -ie.
From the French lexie, originating in the writings of Roland Barthes. Further from Ancient Greek λέξῐς (léxĭs, “a saying, a word”).
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