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DIALECTAL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does dialectal mean?
• DIALECTAL (adjective)
The adjective DIALECTAL has 1 sense:
1. belonging to or characteristic of a dialect
Familiarity information: DIALECTAL used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Belonging to or characteristic of a dialect
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Context example:
dialectal variation
Pertainym:
dialect (the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people)
Derivation:
dialect (the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people)
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