Basilect

noun

/ˈbeɪsɪlekt/

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounA variety of a language that has diverged greatly from the standard form, and is only considered suitable for very informal contexts by speakers.

Synonyms

paralect hyperlect cryptolalia pseudo-english formalese lexifier pseudo-latinism patrilect epilanguage parabasalian bureaucratese classroomese

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