acrolect Meaning & Definition
/ˈæk.ɹə.lɛkt/
What Does Acrolect Mean?
Acrolect is a noun that means The variety of speech that is considered most suitable for formal occasions (typically using only standard forms).
Acrolect: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈæk.ɹə.lɛkt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | acrolects |
Acrolect Definition (Noun)
- The variety of speech that is considered most suitable for formal occasions (typically using only standard forms).
Synonyms of Acrolect
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Acrolect synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Acrolect
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Acrolect in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
acrolect (plural acrolects)
Origin of Acrolect
From acro- (“tip; peak”) + -lect, coined by William Alexander Stewart in 1965.
How to Pronounce Acrolect
Acrolect is pronounced //ˈæk.ɹə.lɛkt// and has 1 syllable.