This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
lect
[ lekt ]
/ lɛkt /
Save This Word!
This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
Definition of lect
noun Linguistics.
a distinct variety of a language, as a standard variety or a nonstandard regional dialect: Without a central academy to govern usage, Standard English accepts more variation in grammar and lexicon than the standard lects of other languages.
QUIZ
WILL YOU SAIL OR STUMBLE ON THESE GRAMMAR QUESTIONS?
Smoothly step over to these common grammar mistakes that trip many people up. Good luck!
Question 1 of 7
Fill in the blank: I can’t figure out _____ gave me this gift.
Origin of lect
First recorded in 1970–75; (dia)lect
Words nearby lect
Leclair, Leclanché cell, Leconte de Lisle, Le Corbusier, Le Creusot, lect, lectern, lectin, lection, lectionary, lector
Other definitions for lect (2 of 2)
lect.
abbreviation
lecture.
lecturer.
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023