Definitions
- Referring to the specific language or vocabulary used in a particular group or community. - Describing the way people speak in a particular region or culture. - Talking about the common way of expressing something in a particular field or industry.
- Referring to the specialized language or vocabulary used in a particular profession or field. - Describing the technical terminology used by experts in a particular area. - Talking about the complex and often confusing language used by a group or community.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to specialized language or vocabulary.
- 2Both are used within specific groups or communities.
- 3Both can be difficult for outsiders to understand.
- 4Both are used to communicate effectively within a particular field or industry.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Parlance refers to the common way of expressing something in a particular field or industry, while jargon is more specific and refers to the technical terminology used by experts in a particular area.
- 2Clarity: Parlance is generally clearer and easier to understand than jargon, which can be complex and confusing.
- 3Purpose: Parlance is used to facilitate communication within a particular group or community, while jargon is used to establish expertise and authority within a particular field or industry.
- 4Connotation: Parlance has a neutral connotation, while jargon can have a negative connotation as it may be seen as exclusionary or elitist.
- 5Usage: Parlance is more commonly used in everyday language, while jargon is more commonly used in technical or professional contexts.
Remember this!
Parlance and jargon both refer to specialized language or vocabulary used within specific groups or communities. However, parlance is more general and refers to the common way of expressing something in a particular field or industry, while jargon is more specific and refers to the technical terminology used by experts in a particular area. Parlance is generally clearer and easier to understand than jargon, which can be complex and confusing. Parlance has a neutral connotation, while jargon can have a negative connotation as it may be seen as exclusionary or elitist. Parlance is more commonly used in everyday language, while jargon is more commonly used in technical or professional contexts.
