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English that does not use any jargon or technical or scientific terminology; simple or easily comprehensible words or language, usually denoting a form restricted by good sense alone, as contrasted with a codified form via controlled natural language.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Examples
- I wish these lawyers would give us a plain English summary of their dense legalese.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: plain language
No etymology was provided for this word.
Across languages
Translations
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
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Chinese Mandarin:
通俗英語 /通俗英语
(tōngsú yīngyǔ)
— English that does not use any jargon
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Finnish:
selkokieli
— English that does not use any jargon
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French:
langage clair
— English that does not use any jargon
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Italian:
linguaggio chiaro
— English that does not use any jargon
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Russian:
простой английский
(prostoj anglijskij)
— English that does not use any jargon
