Word: basilects
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ba
si
lects
Definition: Plural of basilect. A variety of a language that has diverged greatly from the standard form, and is only considered suitable for very informal contexts by speakers.
Morphemes:
Affix: basi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the basion. The middle of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum of the skull.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: basis
Language: la
Decoded: basis
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A pedestal, foot, base; basis, foundation.
Affix: -lect
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: (language) variety
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).