Dictionaries commonly list the multiple definitions of a particular word in a numbered list, with the first definition as #1, the next definition as #2, and so on. Which concept does this reflect?
A) Lexical priming
B) Object-relative construction
C) Meaning dominance
D) Positional inference

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This reflects the concept of meaning dominance, where the most commonly used or primary meaning of a word is listed first, followed by secondary or less common meanings. The numbering system simply provides a way to distinguish between these different meanings.

Dictionaries Commonly List the Multiple Definitions of a Particular Word