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    Id·i·o·lect
    /ˈidēəˌlek(t)/

    noun

    • 1. the speech habits peculiar to a particular person: "in his strange idiolect, he preferred to call angels “angelicals“"
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  3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › idiolectIdiolect - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    2 days ago · An idiolect is much smaller — it’s the way a particular person speaks, at a specific time, as distinct from others. This word is mainly used by linguists when discussing differences in speech from one person to another.

  4. www.languagehumanities.org › what-is-an-idiolectWhat Is an Idiolect? (with pictures) - Language Humanities

    6 days ago · "Idiolect" is a linguistic term referring to the specific patterns of language unique to an individual. Although large communities share languages, every individual varies, with a unique combination of grammatical patterns, vocabulary, pronunciation and content.

  5. www.britannica.com › topic › dialectDialect | Linguistics, Regional Variations & Dialectology

    May 3, 2024 · An idiolect is the dialect of an individual person at one time. This term implies an awareness that no two persons speak in exactly the same way and that each person’s dialect is constantly undergoing change—e.g., by the introduction of newly acquired words.

  6. leoniebostock.substack.com › p › idiolect-over-the-erasIdiolect Over the Eras - by Leonie Bostock

    May 17, 2024 · “Idio-” means ‘own’ or ‘personal’, so these are literally the words that you use everyday with your family, friends, significant other, pets, colleagues and, well, yourself! Defined as “the speech habits peculiar to a particular person”, these are words that form your unique language signature.

  7. english.stackexchange.com › questions › 621981dialect/idiolect quirk? "for whom" instead of "whose"

    May 1, 2024 · I'm a native (American English) speaker and I've noticed that this is a weird feature of my idiolect. Here is a direct quote: To the person for whom I spilled apple cider, if you're watching this, I'm sorry.

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  9. www.answers.com › Q › What_is_the_difference_betweenWhat is the difference between accent dialect and idiolect?

    May 1, 2024 · ∙ 3w ago. An accent refers to the way an individual pronounces words, while a dialect includes variations in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation within a specific region. Idiolect, on the other...

  10. www.languagehumanities.org › what-is-a-dialectWhat Is a Dialect? (with pictures) - Language Humanities

    6 days ago · A dialect is the common way in which people within a certain group use language. The language may be unique to people of a particular area, of a particular ethnic group, or to people at different socioeconomic positions. Dialect includes vocabulary, the way in which words are pronounced, and the rhythm and speed with which language is used.

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