-lect

See also: lect

English

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

Suffix

-lect

(language) variety

Derived terms

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Related terms

References

OED (2nd ed., 1989), “-lect”

Anagrams

Celt, celt

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