Dialectal (Adjective)
Meaning
Belonging to or characteristic of a dialect; "dialectal variation".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The dialectal differences between the north and south of the country often confuse tourists.
- She studied the dialectal features of ancient languages to gain a better understanding of their roots.
- The local speakers used words and expressions with distinct dialectal flavor that conveyed their unique culture.
- The dialectal variation in each region influenced the way people adapted to the standard language.
- Dialectal accents can make it challenging for outsiders to understand the local vocabulary and expressions.