(sociolinguistics) A variety of a language that has diverged greatly from the standard form, and is only considered suitable for very informal contexts by speakers.

(linguistics) of, or relating to a basilect

plural of basilect

In a basilectal way.

simple past tense and past participle of basilectalize

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of basilectalize

present participle of basilectalize

(linguistics) The process of basilectalizing, becoming a basilect.

(linguistics) To diverge from the standard form of a language and become a basilect.