Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

microdialect

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
mi-cro-di-alect
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A unique dialect, language system, or jargon used in a very small geographical region or by a very small number of individuals, like a couple, family, or community; marked by shared, private words, phrases, and grammatical quirks.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From micro- + dialect.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

microdialects (plural)

Synonyms

familect familiolect

Questions

What does microdialect mean?
A unique dialect, language system, or jargon used in a very small geographical region or by a very small number of individuals, like a couple, family, or community; marked by shared, private words, phrases, and grammatical quirks.
Where does microdialect come from?
From micro- + dialect.

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