Dialectal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Dialectal is an adjective meaning Of or relating to a dialect.
Meaning
Of or relating to a dialect.
More Meanings
- Peculiar to a (nonstandard) variety or lect.
Example Sentences
Now (exc. in Nautical language, see b) it is only dialectal or an illiterate substitute for lie, its identity of form with the past tense of the latter no doubt accounting largely for the confusion.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dialectological, dialectical, dialectometric, dialectual, idiolectal, monodialectal.
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