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单词 isogloss
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Definition of isogloss in English:

isogloss

noun ˈʌɪsə(ʊ)ɡlɒsˈaɪsəˌɡlɑs
Linguistics
  • A line on a map marking an area having a distinct linguistic feature.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The following map, for example, shows several isoglosses for different grammatical features of Anishinaabemowin.
    • However, the conclusion maps used in the research are not synthetic but they are drawn up using isoglosses to present the findings.
    • Although isoglosses are displayed as lines, they are actually transition areas where pronunciation gradually changes.
    • Such boundaries are called isoglosses and are themselves subjected to various shades of definition.
    • All words belonging to the same isogloss must have sound correspondences and clear similarities in form and meaning.

Origin

Early 20th century: from iso- 'equal' + Greek glōssa 'tongue, word'.

 
 

Definition of isogloss in US English:

isogloss

nounˈaɪsəˌɡlɑsˈīsəˌɡläs
Linguistics
  • A line on a dialect map marking the boundary between linguistic features.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Although isoglosses are displayed as lines, they are actually transition areas where pronunciation gradually changes.
    • However, the conclusion maps used in the research are not synthetic but they are drawn up using isoglosses to present the findings.
    • All words belonging to the same isogloss must have sound correspondences and clear similarities in form and meaning.
    • The following map, for example, shows several isoglosses for different grammatical features of Anishinaabemowin.
    • Such boundaries are called isoglosses and are themselves subjected to various shades of definition.

Origin

Early 20th century: from iso- ‘equal’ + Greek glōssa ‘tongue, word’.

 
 
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