name
Lexie
LEHK-see
Lexie (name) means a diminutive female nickname for Alexis, Alexia, Alexandra or Alexandria.
name
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A diminutive female nickname for Alexis, Alexia, Alexandra or Alexandria.
"And then a curious postscript: I share your dislike of the shortening of names but I must say that I'm not sure 'Alexandra' is entirely suitable for you. It seems to me that you require a name with rather more brio. I see you as a 'Lexie'. What do you think?"
— Maggie O'Farrell (2010)
noun
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The smallest unit of reading, for example a sentence or part of a sentence.
"It is essential for the analyst to be able to construct these canonic statements out of the linguistic statements given in the lexies."
— Jean Calloud, Structural Analysis of Narrative (1976)
"It is essential for the analyst to be able to construct these canonic statements out of the linguistic statements given in the lexies."
— Jean Calloud (1976)
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Etymology
A diminutive form, made with -ie.
Rhymes for Lexie
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What does “Lexie” mean?
The word “Lexie” means a female nickname, diminutive of the given names Alexis, Alexia, Alexandra or Alexandria.
How do you pronounce “Lexie”?
“Lexie” is pronounced LEHK-see (/ˈlɛksi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lexie” in a sentence?
Here is “Lexie” used in a sentence: “It is essential for the analyst to be able to construct these canonic statements out of the linguistic statements given in the lexies.”
What part of speech is “Lexie”?
Depending on how it is used, “Lexie” can be a name and a noun.
How many meanings does “Lexie” have?
“Lexie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female nickname, diminutive of the given names Alexis, Alexia, Alexandra or Alexandria.
