Grapholect
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɹæfəˌlɛkt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Grapholect is a noun meaning (linguistics) A written variant of a language, analogous to a spoken dialect of a language.
Meaning
(linguistics) A written variant of a language, analogous to a spoken dialect of a language.
Example Sentences
The grapholect of Standard English is not the exclusive system that arbiters of cultural purity wish to 'correct' us into believing
A grapholect is a transdialectical language formed by deep commitment to writing. An example of grapholect is the (written) Chinese language. Almost any Standard language, such as Standard Dutch or Standard English is a grapholect.
Word Forms
- grapholects
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include glottography, glossotype, graphogram, graph, graphy, orthography.
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