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-lect

-lect

See also: lect

English

Suffix

-lect

  1. (language) variety

Derived terms

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Etymology

From the terminal element of (dia)lect, thus representing the Ancient Greek element -λεκτος ‎(-lektos), ultimately from λέγω ‎(légō, “I say or speak”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /lɛkt/
  • Homophone: lect

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