Jargon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdʒɑː.ɡən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jargon is a noun meaning (uncountable) A technical terminology unique to a particular subject.
Meaning
(uncountable) A technical terminology unique to a particular subject.
More Meanings
- (countable) A language characteristic of a particular group.
- (uncountable) Speech or language that is incomprehensible or unintelligible; gibberish.
- To utter jargon; to emit confused or unintelligible sounds.
- Alternative form of jargoon (“A variety of zircon”).
Example Sentences
Cut the jargon and get to your point.
[T]he noisy jay, / Jargoning like a foreigner at his food; […]
Prussian Trenck, the poor subterranean Baron, jargons and jangles in an unmelodious manner.
In fact all the competing theories have developed their own specialized jargons and have a tendency to be difficult to penetrate.
Word Forms
- jargons
- jargoning
- jargoned
Synonyms for jargon
Depending on context, synonyms include argot, cant, intalk, lingo, vernacular, language.
Antonyms for jargon
Common opposites include vernacular.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cant, slang, lingo, vernacular, argot, patois.
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