Definitions
- Referring to the specific language or jargon used by a particular group of people. - Describing the way in which people speak or communicate in a particular context or situation. - Talking about the particular style or manner of speaking that is characteristic of a certain time period or region.
- Referring to the specific words or phrases used to describe a particular subject or field of study. - Describing the technical language or jargon used in a particular profession or industry. - Talking about the vocabulary or lexicon associated with a particular area of knowledge or expertise.
List of Similarities
- 1Both parlance and terminology refer to specific language or jargon used in a particular context.
- 2Both words are used to describe specialized language or vocabulary.
- 3Both words are often used in academic or professional settings.
- 4Both words are used to describe language that may be difficult for non-experts to understand.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Parlance refers to the particular way in which people speak or communicate in a specific context, while terminology refers to the specific words or phrases used to describe a particular subject or field of study.
- 2Usage: Parlance is often used to describe informal or colloquial language, while terminology is typically used to describe technical or specialized language.
- 3Context: Parlance is often used to describe language used by a particular group of people, while terminology is more commonly used to describe language used in a particular field of study or profession.
- 4Connotation: Parlance has a more informal and conversational connotation, while terminology has a more technical and formal connotation.
- 5Focus: Parlance emphasizes the way in which language is used, while terminology emphasizes the specific words or phrases used.
Remember this!
Parlance and terminology both refer to specialized language or jargon used in particular contexts. However, parlance refers to the particular way in which people speak or communicate in a specific context, while terminology refers to the specific words or phrases used to describe a particular subject or field of study. Additionally, parlance has a more informal and conversational connotation, while terminology has a more technical and formal connotation.
