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
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