idiolect

(idē ə lekt′)

noun

Linguis. the dialect of an individual

Origin: idio- + (dia)lect

See idiolect in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The speech of an individual, considered as a linguistic pattern unique among speakers of his or her language or dialect.

Origin:

Origin: idio-

Origin: + (dia)lect

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Related Forms:

  • idˌi·o·lecˈtal, idˌi·o·lecˈtic adjective

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