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dialectal

UK
/ˌdaɪəˈlɛktəl/
US
/ˌdaɪəˈlɛktəl/

Translations

dialectaladjective
more dialectal
Comp.
most dialectal
Super.
UK
/ˌdaɪəˈlɛktəl/
US
/ˌdaɪəˈlɛktəl/
dialectalEn linguistique, qui relève d’un dialecte ou d’une variété régionale; peut aussi qualifier une forme non standard.
The dialectal expressions used in the novel added authenticity to the characters' voices.
Les expressions dialectales utilisées dans le roman donnaient de l’authenticité à la voix des personnages.
Synonyms
regional
local
vernacular
colloquial
provincial

Definitions

dialectaladjective
Relating to or characteristic of a particular dialect or regional language variety.
The dialectal expressions used in the novel added authenticity to the characters' voices.
Departing from or differing from the standard variety of a language; characteristic of non-standard speech.
The word "ain't" is a dialectal form rarely used in formal writing.
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