collocutory

/kɒˈlɒkjʊˌtɔri, kɒləˈkɒtəri/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or involving collocation, or the act of combining words or phrases in a specific way

“The collocutory relationship between the words in the sentence added to its poetic effect.”

2. noun

a collocation, or a combination of words or phrases in a specific way

“The collocutory in the poem was a beautiful example of linguistic creativity.”

Synonyms

  • collocational
  • lexical

Antonyms

  • disjunct
  • isolated