Definitions
- Referring to a particular way of speaking or using language. - Describing the jargon or technical terms used in a specific field or profession. - Talking about the language or dialect used by a particular group or community.
- Referring to the specialized vocabulary or jargon used by a particular group or profession. - Describing the language or dialect spoken by a particular community or region. - Talking about the slang or informal words and phrases used in a particular context or situation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to specialized language or vocabulary.
- 2Both can be used to describe the jargon or technical terms used in a specific field or profession.
- 3Both can be used to describe the language or dialect spoken by a particular group or community.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Parlance is more formal and academic, while lingo is more informal and colloquial.
- 2Connotation: Parlance has a neutral or positive connotation, while lingo can have a negative or derogatory connotation.
- 3Scope: Parlance can refer to any particular way of speaking or using language, while lingo is more specific to specialized vocabulary or slang.
- 4Frequency: Lingo is more commonly used than parlance in everyday language.
Remember this!
Parlance and lingo are both synonyms for specialized language or vocabulary. However, parlance is more formal and academic, while lingo is more informal and colloquial. Parlance can refer to any particular way of speaking or using language, while lingo is more specific to specialized vocabulary or slang. Additionally, lingo is more commonly used in everyday language than parlance.
