Parlance: meaning, definitions and examples

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parlance

 

[ หˆpษ‘หr.lษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

way of speaking

Parlance refers to a particular way of speaking or using words, especially in relation to a specific group or subject. It often indicates the specific vocabulary and expressions used by a particular profession or community.

Synonyms

dialect, jargon, lingo, terminology.

Examples of usage

  • In legal parlance, the term refers to contractual obligations.
  • The medical parlance can be confusing for patients.
  • In literary parlance, this technique is known as allegory.

Translations

Translations of the word "parlance" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น linguagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคพเคทเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sprache

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bahasa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mowa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จ€่‘‰ (kotoba)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท langage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lenguaje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ธ์–ด (eoneo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุบุฉ (lugha)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jazyk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jazyk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏญ่จ€ (yว”yรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jezik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tunga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะป (til)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒœแƒ (ena)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lenguaje

Etymology

The word 'parlance' originates from the Middle English term 'parlance', which comes from the Old French word 'parlance', meaning 'speaking' or 'talking'. This French term itself is derived from 'parler', the infinitive meaning 'to talk' or 'to speak'. The transition into the English language occurred during the late 14th century, a time when French influence was prominent in English due to historical interactions, including the Norman Conquest. Over time, 'parlance' evolved to specifically denote the manner or style of speech associated with particular groups or professions. It has maintained this meaning throughout its history.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,034, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.