idiolect (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɪdioʊlɛkt/
Definition
The distinctive speech pattern of a particular individual, including their unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.
Examples
Her idiolect was so recognizable that friends could identify her voice on the phone even before she said her name.
Linguists study idiolects to understand how language varies between speakers.
Children often develop an idiolect that is influenced by their family and peers.
How to Use idiolect
- idiolect of (prepositional phrase)
- Belonging to or characteristic of a specific person's speech. — "The idiolect of the poet was filled with unusual metaphors."
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