Dialect

Word DIALECT
Character 7
Hyphenation di a lect
Pronunciations /ˈdaɪ.əˌlɛkt/

Definitions and meanings of "Dialect"

What do we mean by dialect?

A regional or social variety of a language distinguished by pronunciation, grammar, or vocabulary, especially a variety of speech differing from the standard literary language or speech pattern of the culture in which it exists. noun

A variety of language that with other varieties constitutes a single language of which no single variety is standard. noun

The language peculiar to the members of a group, especially in an occupation; jargon. noun

The manner or style of expressing oneself in language or the arts. noun

A language considered as part of a larger family of languages or a linguistic branch. Not in scientific use. noun

To make dialectal.

Language; speech; mode of speech; manner of speaking. noun

One of a number of related modes of speech, regarded as descended from a common original; a language viewed in its relation to other languages of the same kindred; the idiom of a district or class, differing from that of other districts or classes. noun

The idiom of a locality or class, as distinguished from the generally accepted literary language, or speech of educated people. noun

4 Dialectic; logic. noun

Means or mode of expressing thoughts; language; tongue; form of speech. noun

The form of speech of a limited region or people, as distinguished from ether forms nearly related to it; a variety or subdivision of a language; speech characterized by local peculiarities or specific circumstances noun

A variety of a language (specifically, often a spoken variety) that is characteristic of a particular area, community or group, often with relatively minor differences in vocabulary, style, spelling and pronunciation. noun

A dialect of a language perceived as substandard and wrong. noun

The usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people noun

A variety of a language that is characteristic of a particular area, community or social group, differing from other varieties of the same language in relatively minor ways as regards grammar, phonology, and lexicon.

Language that is perceived as substandard or wrong.

A language existing only in an oral or non-standardized form, especially a language spoken in a developing country or an isolated region.

A lect (often a regional or minority language) as part of a group or family of languages, especially if they are viewed as a single language, or if contrasted with a standardized idiom that is considered the 'true' form of the language (for example, Cantonese as contrasted with Mandarin Chinese, or Bavarian as contrasted with Standard German).

A variant of a non-standardized programming language.

A variant form of the vocalizations of a bird species restricted to a certain area or population.

The kind of logic that reasons from commonly accepted opinions to probable conclusions. It is distinguished from Analytic, which reasons from true and primary premises. Urban Dictionary

/ˈdɑɪ.ə.ˌlɛkt/ noun 1. A dialect is a particular form or derivative of a language that can vary greatly from the main language so as to be mutually unintelligible. The line between dialect and language is plastic depending on the political status of the dialect's speakers (see Cantonese). If you aren't sure, here's a good rule of thumb: A language is a dialect with an army and navy. Urban Dictionary

1. when there is two of something 2. when there is two of something Urban Dictionary

The ability to recognize multiple value frameworks as legitimate in their own terms invariably leads to contradictions. Urban Dictionary

"deliciously evil" take the dia..from diabolical and the lectable from delectable..and well there you go. Urban Dictionary

Bullshit you give your english teacher when he aske you to read a book and take notes Urban Dictionary

1. Used to describe the illogical or false arguments of an opponent during a debate that are counter to your position and are spoken by the opponent to annoy, rather than to actually counter your argument. 2. Used to desribe the incessant complaining of a significant other, e.g. boyfriend/girlfriend, usually regarding your oft-immoral behaviour. Urban Dictionary

The Marxian interpretation of reality that views matter as the sole subject of change and all change as the product of a constant conflict between opposites arising from the internal contradictions inherent in all events, ideas, and movements. Urban Dictionary

The new (and current) reality which consciously (and unconsciously) dominates our language, thoughts and reasons for being in this post-modern, 21st century, third millennium world. Urban Dictionary

Eye dialect is the representation of the pronunciation of words by members of a specific social middle. There is no change in the use, only a change in the way the word is written. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Dialect

The word "dialect" in example sentences

The second part of my reason for not writing these poems in dialect is the weightier. ❋ Charles Buckles (1960)

OF what shall be said herein of dialect, let it be understood the term dialect referred to is of that general breadth of meaning given it to-day, namely, any speech or vernacular outside of the prescribed form of good English in its present state. ❋ Unknown (1883)

Assyrian tongue differed only in dialect from the Hebrew, but in the ❋ Unknown (1871)

Note that the a dialect is a distinctive usage of vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Whether you call it a different language or a dialect is academic, all that is at issue here is whether a story told from a British point of view should be read/can be understood by Americans if presented as originally written. ❋ Unknown (2008)

First, although the dialect is the exact instrument for voicing certain traditional phases of Negro life, it is, and perhaps by that very exactness, a quite limited instrument. ❋ Charles Buckles (1960)

A dialect is a variant within a language, and there's no hard and fast rule on when a dialect becomes a separate language (is Espanglish a dialect of English, of Spanish, or a separate language, por exemplo), but the point here is that a Tzotzil speaker is not using a "dialect" of Spanish, but a different language, from a different language family. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Dialectic is the [generic name] of the [logic] that governs the [Socratic Method]. ❋ Suhcnele (2011)

[Lallans] Speaker: Scots kythed for the first time in leeterar [furm] in the mids o the 14t century an didna differ muckle fae ither northren [Inglis] byleids. English Speaker: I'm sorry, your dialect is completely unintelligible. It's like it wasn't actually English or something...oh. ❋ Nemo Mentisson (2009)

1. [dialectics] is when there is [two] of [something] 2. dialectics is when there is two of something ❋ Queephlosion (2021)

"[A person's] evolutionary [journey] through life is always dialectical." "Emotions are not dialectical; their [intensity] varies but not the nature of the emotions themselves." ❋ Blame Canadia (2013)

Guy: Tell me when he calls you later so I can call him. Girl: Why...? Guy: My plan is too dialectable for you to know...that's so not how you spell [diabolical] huh? Girl: Well.. We can [say you] made [a new word] that means evil+delicious = ❋ Shhhimasecret (2009)

what [i didn't] do ❋ Ben Speaker (2004)

1. Stop [feeding] me that [dialectic], asshole. 2. Yo, [that bitch] was giving me dialectic last night. ❋ GrantE (2007)

The [dialectic] materialism between Bob and Alice, as manifested in their respective [adherence] to quintessential [gender roles], became indisputably resolved as Bob skeeted all up on her face. ❋ Tenova (2004)

new dialectic in washington, [d.c]. : politics is [show business] for [ugly people]. new dialectic in hollywood : show business is politics for beautiful people. ❋ Virgin Suicides (2017)

Son: i wuz [jis] gonna call [ya mum]... Mother: What? Son: I was just go to call you mom! Mother: Don't use your [eye dialect] with me. ❋ PoOouh (2011)

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