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/ˈbæsɪlɛkt/ · noun
(sociolinguistics) A variety of a language that differs substantially from the standard form, and is only considered suitable for very informal contexts by speakers..
The highest level of good English has been called the acrolect; the lowest level of poor speech, the basilect; both are contrasted with the matrilect, the general native language.
In both regions English is used extensively, the spoken form ranging from, in the language of linguisticians, the basilect to the mesolect and the matrilect or acrolect (prestige English) .
If only the basilect is a true creole, then the mesolect is relegated to limbo -- not a creole, certainly not a standard.
Use basilect when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Basilect means (sociolinguistics) A variety of a language that differs substantially from the standard form, and is only considered suitable for very informal contexts by speakers..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The highest level of good English has been called the acrolect; the lowest level of poor speech, the basilect; both are contrasted with the matrilect, the general native language.
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