Idea.
Ideal
eye-DEAL
aɪˈdiːəl
Noun
Example Sentences
"That's a good ideal."
"I've got an ideal."
Etymology & History
Bristol pronunciation of idea, adding an L to the end. In Bristol there is a propensity for local speakers to add L to words ending with A. Area becomes areal, etc.
Word Details
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Region
Bristol
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Era
1900s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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