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HETEROGLOSS

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There is 1 meaning of the word Heterogloss.

Heterogloss - as a noun

The locative boundary of a certain linguistic feature, such as the pronunciation of a vowel, the meaning of a word, or use of some syntactic feature.

Example: "A major isogloss in american english has been identified as the north-midland isogloss, which demarcates numerous linguistic features, including the northern cities vowel shift."

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
isogloss9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
isarithm13isogram10isopleth13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The sociolinguist is interested in analyzing the heterogloss present in conversations."
"The novel portrays a rich heterogloss, showcasing the diversity of languages spoken in the fictional world."
"In some regions, the multiplicity of heterogloss can be observed in public signage."
"The linguist conducted a survey to identify the heterogloss of the local population."
"The poet creatively uses heterogloss to explore themes of identity and belonging."
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