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idiolect

noun

  1. variety of language unique to an individual
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈɪd.i.əʊ̯.lɛkt/ / /ˈɪd.i.ə.lɛkt/ / /ˈɘ.di.ɐʉ.lekt/

noun

Etymology: From idio- + -lect.

  1. The language variant used by a specific individual.

    She perfected the fictional idiolect, fashioning habits of speaking for even minor characters that rendered them utterly singular.