lexie
UK/ˈlɛksi/
lexie noun: a minimal unit of reading, such as a sentence or sentence fragment.
Noun
lexie (plural lexies)
- 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.1976, Jean Calloud, Structural Analysis of Narrative, page 15
Proper noun capitalized: Lexie
Lexie (plural Lexies)
- A diminutive of the female given names Alexis, Alexia, Alexandra, and 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?2010, Maggie O'Farrell, The Hand That First Held Mine, Headline, →ISBN, page 34
Forms of lexie
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | lexies |
| alternative form | lexia |
| Proper noun | |
| plural | Lexies |
| alternative form | Lexi |
| alternative form | Lexy |
| alternative form | Lexee |
Origin of lexie
From the French lexie, originating in the writings of Roland Barthes. Further from Ancient Greek λέξῐς (léxĭs, “a saying, a word”).
Clipping + -ie.
Words that rhyme with lexie
Questions about lexie
- What does lexie mean?
- Lexie means a minimal unit of reading, such as a sentence or sentence fragment.
- What part of speech is lexie?
- Lexie can be a noun or a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce lexie?
- Lexie is pronounced /ˈlɛksi/ (UK).
- What is the plural of lexie?
- The plural of lexie is lexies.
Words near lexie in the dictionary
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