Jargon

/dʒˈɑːɡən/

/ˈdʒɑɹɡən/

Jargon

words, phrases, and expressions used by a specific group or profession, which are incomprehensible to others

synonyms : argot

a colorless (or pale yellow or smoky) variety of zircon

synonyms : jargoon

language that is considered to be meaningless or obscure, used to impress or confuse people rather than to convey information

Examples

1. Use plain language instead of jargon.

2. They use industry jargon.

3. Jargon gets a bad reputation for good reasons.

4. And partly because the different literatures developed different jargon.