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      idiolect
      noun
      the language or speech of one individual at a particular period in life
      Roots
      idiosidio- · Greek · own, individuallegeinlect- · Greek · to speak
      Words related to idiolect
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      The word idiolect breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: idio-, from Greek idios (“own, individual”); and lect, from Greek legein (“to speak”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.

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