BASILECT

Noun Verb Adjective

Definition

BASILECT Basilect refers to the least prestigious or standard form of a language, often associated with lower socioeconomic status or less education; basilects or basilecting; basilected; basilecter; basilectest; basilectly. A basilect is the non-standard, often stigmatized form of a language associated with lower social status, with variations including basilects, basilecting, basilected, basilecter, basilectest

Word Information

  • Part of Speech: Noun
  • Word Length: 8 letters

Scrabble Information

Word: BASILECT

Length: 8 letters

Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS

Status: Official Scrabble word

Usage

The word BASILECT can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.