idioglossia
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
- (US) IPA(key): /ˌɪdioʊˈɡlɑsiə/, /ˌɪdiəˈɡlɑsiə/
Noun
idioglossia (countable and uncountable, plural idioglossias)
- (linguistics) An invented form of dialect, language, or speech used by children, typically twins, and intelligible only to its speakers.
Synonyms
- (invented form of language used by children): cryptophasia, idiolalia
Related terms
See also
References
- “idioglossia”, in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.
Further reading
- idioglossia on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Italian
Etymology
Noun
idioglossia f (plural idioglossie)