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jargon

 

[ ˈdʒɑːɡən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

specialized vocabulary

Jargon refers to the specialized language or vocabulary used by a particular group, profession, or field of study. It often consists of technical terms, acronyms, and abbreviations that are not easily understood by those outside the group.

Synonyms

lingo, terminology, vernacular

Examples of usage

  • Medical jargon can be difficult for patients to understand.
  • Legal jargon can be confusing for non-lawyers.
  • Tech jargon includes terms like 'API' and 'HTML.'

Translations

Translations of the word "jargon" in other languages:

🇵🇹 jargão

🇮🇳 विशेष शब्दावली

🇩🇪 Jargon

🇮🇩 jargon

🇺🇦 жаргон

🇵🇱 żargon

🇯🇵 専門用語

🇫🇷 jargon

🇪🇸 jerga

🇹🇷 argo

🇰🇷 전문 용어

🇸🇦 لغة متخصصة

🇨🇿 žargon

🇸🇰 žargón

🇨🇳 行话

🇸🇮 žargon

🇮🇸 sérmál

🇰🇿 жаргон

🇬🇪 ჟარგონი

🇦🇿 jarqon

🇲🇽 jerga

Etymology

The term 'jargon' originated in the early 14th century from Old French 'jargon,' meaning the language of Paris university students. Over time, it evolved to refer to specialized language in various fields.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,348, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.