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grapholect

Noun CEFR B2
ˈɡɹæfəˌlɛkt

Definitions

A written variant of a language, analogous to a spoken dialect of a language.

Equivalents

Españolgrafolecto
Françaisgrapholecte
DeutschGrapholekt
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Examples

“The grapholect of Standard English is not the exclusive system that arbiters of cultural purity wish⟳ to 'correct⟳' us into believing”
“A grapholect is a transdialectical language formed by deep commitment to writing. An example of grapholect is the (written) Chinese language. Almost any Standard language, such as Standard Dutch or Standard English is a grapholect.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

grapholite Graphologist graphology graphomania graphomaniac graphometer

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