Idiolect
/ˈɪdiəˌlɛkt/
Definitions
- (n.) The unique set of linguistic characteristics and speech patterns used by an individual.
Her idiolect included distinctive phrases not commonly used by others in her community.
Forms
- idiolects
Related terms
Commentary
Idiolect emphasizes personal linguistic uniqueness, useful in forensic linguistics and sociolinguistic studies.
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