dialectal
/ˌdaɪəˈlɛktəl/
Meanings
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noun
A variant of a language spoken in a particular region or by a particular group.
- "The dialects of the southern United States differ significantly from those in the northern states."
- "Many dialects have their own unique grammar rules."
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noun
A local or regional form of a language.
- "The dialect of a village may be incomprehensible to speakers of the standard language."
- "Dialects can provide valuable insights into the history and culture of a region."
Synonyms
nonstandard , dialectical
Rhymes
Words rhyming with dialectaldialogue , dialogueue , monologue
Variants
List of all variants of dialectal that leads to same resultdialect , dialectal , dialectally , dialects
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Greek word 'dialektos,' meaning 'conversation' or 'discourse.'
Trivia
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Did you know that there are over 7,000 distinct languages spoken in the world, but countless more dialects?
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The study of dialects is called dialectology.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
dialectology: The scientific study of dialects and their variations.
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sociolect: A dialect used by a particular social group.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Dialects have played a significant role in literature, particularly in works of regional fiction. They can also be used to convey social class, ethnicity, or other aspects of identity.
How to Memorize "dialectal"
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visualize
- Imagine a map of the world with different colored regions representing different dialects.
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associate
- Associate the word 'dialect' with the idea of regional diversity and uniqueness.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering the Greek origin of the word 'dialektos'.
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