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Hyperlect

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paralectnounAn idiolect that closely approximates the dominant or most prestigious language form, but differs slightly, reflecting the speaker's original dialect, especially as regards to accent.
basilectnoun(sociolinguistics) A variety of a language that differs substantially from the standard form, and is only considered suitable for very informal contexts by speakers.
patrilectnoun(linguistics) The language or dialect spoken by the patriclan.
academesenoun(derogatory) A formal or artificial style of communicating prevalent in institutes of higher education.
literary languagenoun(literature) A register of a language that is used in literary writing.
acolutholectnounSynonym of satellect.
speechlorenounThe science, study, or knowledge of language or speech; linguistics.
graecismusnoun(rhetoric, historical) Use of Greek words and examples.
epilanguagenoun(linguistics) A second language used regularly for some purpose or purposes (such as for scholarship and scientific research).
literatusnoun(chiefly in the plural) A learned person; especially one acquainted with literature.
speechcraftnounThe art, skill or science of speech or language.
magniloquencynoun(rare, archaic) magniloquence
parlancenounA certain way of speaking, of using words; especially that associated with a particular job or interest.
classroomesenounA form of language taught to learners that does not reflect actual language use.
pseudo-englishnoun(linguistics) Lexical borrowings from English that do not correspond directly to English word usage.
aureationnoun(rhetoric) The enhancement of the seriousness of a topic by the use of elaborate circumlocutions or polysyllabic or Latinate words for it.
patriciatenounThe aristocracy or nobility
cryptolalianounThe use of obscure (or private) language
legiliumnoun(rare) A folding lectern.
polyglossynoun(linguistics) polyglossia

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