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Idiolekt

idiolect (individual's personal speech variety)

noun i-dyo-LEKT Rare
Communication Language

Origin: from Greek idios (own) + dialektos

Usage Note

Idiolekt is the unique set of language habits specific to an individual speaker — their particular vocabulary, pronunciation, and syntax. Literary stylistics studies an author's Idiolekt as their signature voice.

Examples

"Schriftsteller entwickeln im Laufe der Zeit einen unverwechselbaren Idiolekt."

Natural Translation

Writers develop an unmistakable idiolect over time.

Literal Translation

Writers develop over the course of time an unmistakable idiolect.

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