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Dialectal

Definition:

Adjective. Pertaining to or characteristic of a dialect, which is a variation of a language spoken in a specific region or by a particular group of people.

Senses:

Sense 1: Relating to a specific language variety used in a particular region or social group.

Sense 2: Exhibiting the characteristics of a dialect.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1:

1. The dialectal differences between British English and American English are evident in their vocabulary and pronunciation.
2. In some dialectal variations of Spanish, certain words have unique meanings that differ from the standard language.
3. She could easily recognize the dialectal intonations of the Scottish accent.

Sense 2:

1. The play incorporated dialectal phrases to accurately portray the speech patterns of a specific region.
2. His colloquial and dialectal expressions made it difficult for others to understand him at times.
3. The linguistic research focused on analyzing the grammatical structures found in various dialectal variants.

Related Products:

Explore the following products on Amazon for further understanding and learning of dialects:

• The Cambridge Companion to Varieties of English
• The American Dialect Society
• Dialects: A Comprehensive Exploration