Definition: In linguistics, "precursal" is a noun that refers to a word or phrase that is used in an unusual way. It can be defined as: 1. A word or phrase that is not commonly used and has an unconventional meaning. 2. An expression or phrase that is used with a particular intention, without being intended to convey something specific. For example: - "Precursal" (a word that does not fit into any usual dictionary definition) refers to a term in the context