Dialectal (adjective)

Relating to or characteristic of a particular dialect or regional form of a language.

Origin:

From the latin word 'dialectus' meaning 'a manner of speaking' and the suffix '-al' meaning 'related to'.

Examples:

1. The dialectal differences in the way the words were pronounced were striking.
2. The dialectal variations in the use of certain words were studied by linguists.
3. The dialectal words used by the older generation were gradually disappearing.
4. The dialectal expressions and accents of the rural areas were very different from those of the city.
5. The dialectal differences between the North and South regions of the country were significant.