"lectal" meaning in English

See lectal in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more lectal [comparative], most lectal [superlative]
Etymology: From lect + -al. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|lect|al}} lect + -al Head templates: {{en-adj}} lectal (comparative more lectal, superlative most lectal)
  1. Of or relating to a lect.
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