Meaning of Lexie | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A minimal unit of reading, such as a sentence or sentence fragment
2. A female nickname, diminutive of the given names Alexis, Alexia, Alexandra or Alexandria.

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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⟳?”

“It is essential for the analyst to be able to construct these canonic statements out of the linguistic statements given in the lexies.”

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