areal adjective. ['ɛ:rɪǝl] L17.
[from AREA + -AL¹.]
1. Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of an area. L17.

2. Linguistics. Of or pertaining to geographical factors as determinants of the relationship or development of languages or dialects. M20.
areal linguistics a school of linguistics emphasizing geographical factors in language development and distribution.

■ areally adverb with regard to area M20.

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