ISOGLOSS
(noun)Definitions
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Isogloss.
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Isogloss - 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)
heteroglossHypernyms (Closely Related)
isarithm13isogram10isopleth13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The isogloss between the two dialects is easily noticeable."
"There is an isogloss that separates the northern and southern accents."
"The isogloss can help determine the origins of a particular word."
"An isogloss can indicate the boundary of a linguistic feature."
"The isogloss marks the transition from one dialect to another."
Word Game Points
Is ISOGLOSS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, isogloss is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ISOGLOSS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is ISOGLOSS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, isogloss is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordISOGLOSS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is ISOGLOSS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, isogloss is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordISOGLOSS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
