Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dialectally
adverb
/daɪəˈlɛktəli/
Definition
In a manner relating to the form of a language spoken in a particular region or by a specific group.
Examples
- She speaks dialectally, using expressions common to her hometown.
- The words were dialectally influenced, reflecting local vernacular.
- His dialectally distinct phrases made it clear where he was from.
Meaning
Dialectally refers to the way language variations are expressed in different regions or among various social groups. It emphasizes the unique features and characteristics that distinguish one dialect from another.
Synonyms
- dialectically
- regionally
- locally
