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Meaning of prelexical | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2

Definitions

Before the lexical stage.

not-comparable

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

preliberal preliberation prelicensing prelicensure prelicked prelife

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