Dialect Continuum

A dialect continuum is a gradual transition between different dialects of a language, where neighboring regions share similarities in speech and vocabulary. Imagine a line of different accents or languages spoken in neighboring areas; as you move from one area to the next, the differences are subtle and often barely noticeable. However, as you travel further away, the accents or languages start to change significantly. This concept highlights how language evolves and varies across geography, showing that there are no clear-cut borders between dialects, but rather a spectrum of linguistic variations.