Synonyms for basilect
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A variety of a language that differs substantially from the standard form, and is only considered suitable for very informal contexts by speakers.
Forms
- Plural
- basilects → vernaculars…
Example sentences
- vernacular I write Berber in its Kabyle vernacular form.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| basilect | rising | |
| vernacular | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- vernacular4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (vernacular4 = 4 syllables).