dialectal
What is another word for dialectal? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adjective — Relating to a dialect, or belonging to a nonstandard variety of a language.
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How to use dialectal
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dialectal variation
dialectal differences
dialectal speech
dialectal word
It is a somewhat formal word, mostly used in linguistics and language writing.
Etymology
The word is formed in English from dialect and the suffix -al.
Full origin of dialectal →Frequently asked questions
What does dialectal mean?
Dialectal means relating to a dialect, or typical of a nonstandard variety of a language.
What is a dialectal word?
A dialectal word is one used in a particular dialect rather than in the standard form of the language.
How do you pronounce dialectal?
It is pronounced dy-uh-LEK-tul, with the stress on the third syllable.
