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- Variations of language that deviate from the predominant or accepted standards, often influenced by regional, social, or cultural factors; these forms can include grammar, pronunciation, or vocabulary, and may be considered informal or colloquial.
In casual conversations, you might hear people use nonstandard forms, like ‘ain't‘ instead of ‘isn't,‘ which often reflect regional dialects or personal speech patterns.
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The term ‘nonstandard forms‘ refers to variations in language that deviate from established norms or standards in a particular linguistic context. The etymology of the phrase can be traced back to the prefix ‘non-‘ derived from Latin ‘non,‘ meaning ‘not,‘ combined with ‘standard,‘ which originates from the Old French ‘estender‘ and Middle English ‘standerd,‘ meaning a measure or a model. The word ‘form‘ comes from the Latin ‘forma,‘ meaning shape or appearance. Together, ‘nonstandard forms‘ denotes forms that are outside of or do not conform to common standards within a language or dialect.
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