delexical
delexical · more delexical · most delexical
That has little or no meaning by itselfThat has little or no meaning by itself.
Meaning
1 sensesThat has little or no meaning by itself.
The verb "take" is delexical in the phrase "take a shower".
Origin
From de- + lexical.From de- + lexical.
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Forms
more delexical, most delexical| Comparative | more delexical Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most delexical Lesson |
regular
Word family
4 related wordsRelatedlight verb
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form