delexical

English

Etymology

From de- +‎ lexical.

Adjective

delexical (comparative more delexical, superlative most delexical)

1. (grammar, of a verb) That has little or no meaning by itself.

   The verb "take" is delexical in the phrase "take a shower".

Derived terms

• delexicality
• delexicalization
• delexically

 

See also

• light verb