isogloss
1 synonym for isogloss, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A line on a map marking the geographical boundary of a particular linguistic feature.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
heterogloss
How to use isogloss
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
draw an isogloss
cross an isogloss
dialect isogloss
isogloss on a map
It is a technical term used in linguistics, especially in dialect study.
Etymology
The word is formed from iso- plus gloss, ultimately from Ancient Greek words meaning equal and tongue or language.
Full origin of isogloss →Frequently asked questions
What is an isogloss?
An isogloss is a line on a map showing where a linguistic feature stops being used. It can also mean a feature shared between languages or varieties.
What is an example of an isogloss?
A line separating an area where people say one word for something from an area where they say another is an isogloss.
How do you pronounce isogloss?
In Received Pronunciation it is said roughly as EYE-suh-gloss.
