dialectal

/ˌdaɪˈælɛktəl/; /ˌdaɪˈælɪktəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a dialect

“The dialectal variations in the novel were a challenge for the translator.”

2. noun

a feature of a dialect

“The use of ‘thou’ as a second-person singular pronoun is an example of a dialectal difference.”

Synonyms

  • dialective
  • regional

Antonyms

  • standard
  • universal