BASILECTS

(noun)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Basilects.

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

"She studied the basilects of various ethnic communities."

"The linguist conducted research on basilects in that area."

"Many basilects are not mutually intelligible with the standard language."

"The book explores the linguistic features of basilects in depth."

"The professor gave a lecture on the origins of basilects."

Is BASILECTS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, basilects is valid for both Scrabble US and EU

US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BASILECTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is BASILECTS a valid Words With Friends word?

No, basilects is NOT valid for Words With Friends

Invalid Word
BASILECTS is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is BASILECTS a valid WordFeud word?

Yes, basilects is valid for WordFeud

Valid Word
BASILECTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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