Prelexical
adjective
1.
(transformational grammar) denoting or applicable at a stage in the formation of a sentence at which words and phrases have not yet replaced all of the underlying grammatical and semantic material of that sentence in the speaker’s mind
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adjective 1. preceding and leading up to the main part, matter, or business; introductory; preparatory: preliminary examinations. noun, plural preliminaries. 2. something preliminary, as an introductory or preparatory step, measure, contest, etc.: He passed the preliminary and went on to the finals. 3. a boxing match or other athletic contest that takes place before the […]