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Relex:

Definition:

Relex is a term used in linguistics to describe the process where a word changes its position in a sentence or a phrase to indicate a different grammatical relationship.

Senses:

Sense 1:

In linguistics, relex refers to the rearrangement of a word within a sentence or phrase to modify its syntactical function.

Example sentence: The relex of the noun in the sentence "John saw a dog" changes the verb from "saw" to "to see". Explore related books on relex in linguistics.

Sense 2:

Relex can also refer to a process in which a word is borrowed from one language into another language without any modifications to its phonetic or morphological structure.

Example sentence: The English word "mafia" is a relex from Italian, maintaining its original spelling and pronunciation. Find related books on relex in language borrowing.

Local Usage:

In local jargon, "relex" can be used as an abbreviation for "relax", implying a casual and laid-back state.

Example sentence: Let's just relex and enjoy some downtime this weekend. Browse related relaxation products on Amazon.