Definitions
- Describing a specialized vocabulary or jargon used within a particular field or community. - Referring to a language variety that is not fully developed or standardized, but has its own rules and conventions. - Talking about a language system that is used for a specific purpose or in a specific context.
- Referring to a specialized vocabulary or jargon used within a particular field or community. - Describing a language variety that is informal or slangy, often associated with a particular group or region. - Talking about a language system that is used for a specific purpose or in a specific context.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to specialized vocabularies or jargons used within a particular field or community.
- 2Both can describe language varieties that are used for specific purposes or contexts.
- 3Both can be associated with a particular group or region.
- 4Both can be difficult for outsiders to understand.
What is the difference?
- 1Formality: Sublanguage is typically more formal and technical than lingo, which is often informal and slangy.
- 2Connotation: Sublanguage is neutral in connotation, while lingo can have a negative or positive connotation depending on the context.
- 3Development: Sublanguage implies a language system that is not fully developed or standardized, while lingo does not necessarily imply this.
- 4Usage: Sublanguage is often used in academic or technical contexts, while lingo is more commonly used in everyday speech.
- 5Scope: Sublanguage can refer to a language system used within a specific field or community, while lingo can refer to any informal or specialized vocabulary.
Remember this!
Sublanguage and lingo both refer to specialized vocabularies or jargons used within a particular field or community. However, sublanguage is typically more formal and technical, and implies a language system that is not fully developed or standardized. On the other hand, lingo is often informal and slangy, and can refer to any specialized vocabulary used in everyday speech.
