-lect

suffix

-lect

suffix

/lɛkt/

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

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Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences Morpheme A (language) variety.

Related terms
lect, lectal

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