Lectal

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to a lect.

    "the lectal area"

Example

More examples

"[M]y use of the term "Indian English" also takes an inclusive attitude to questions of competence, linguistic domain, and lectal continua."

Etymology

From lect + -al.

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