Word: sociolectal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: so
ci
o
lec
tal
Definition: Of or relating to a sociolect. The variant of language used by a social group such as a socioeconomic class, an ethnic group, an age group, etc.
Morphemes:
Affix: socio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: society
Etymology Compounds: Affix: socius
Language: la
Decoded: socius
Meaning: associated, allied; partner, companion, ally
Affix: -lect
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: (language) variety
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.