DIALECTAL

dialectal

(adjective) belonging to or characteristic of a dialect; “dialectal variation”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

dialectal (comparative more dialectal, superlative most dialectal)

Of or relating to a dialect.

Peculiar to a (nonstandard) dialect.

Synonyms

• (relating to a dialect): dialectical

• (not standard): nonstandard

Source: Wiktionary


Di`a*lec"tal, a.

Definition: Relating to a dialect; dialectical; as, a dialectical variant.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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