idiolect

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The language variant used by a specific individual.

Pronunciation

/ˈɪd.i.əʊ̯.lɛkt/ /ˈɪd.i.ə.lɛkt/ /ˈɘ.di.ɐʉ.lekt/ en-au-idiolect.ogg

Word forms

idiolect idiolects

Etymology

From idio- + -lect.

Related words

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