prelexical
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prelexical (not comparable)
- (linguistics) Before the lexical stage.
- 2001, D. Clarke, Perspectives on Practice and Meaning in Mathematics and Science Classrooms, page 234:
- 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.