-lect

Pronunciation

• IPA: /lÉ›kt/
• Homophones: lect

Origin

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

Full definition of -lect

Suffix

1. (language) variety

Derived terms

• acolutholect
• lect
• matrilect
• paedolect
• paralect
• satellect

Related terms

• dialect