terminology

/ˌtɜːmɪˈnɒlədʒi/

specialized vocabulary of a field

The legal terminology can be confusing for beginners.

Specialized legal words are hard to understand at first.

formal

the specific words and phrases used in a particular field or subject

Medical terminology includes words like 'diagnosis' and 'prognosis'.

Doctors use specific terms like 'diagnosis' and 'prognosis'.

The technical terminology in this manual is quite advanced.

The specialized words in this guide are complex.

Often used in academic, professional, or technical contexts.

Collocations

technical terminologyspecialized words in a technical fieldlegal terminologywords used in law and legal documentsmedical terminologyterms used in medicine and healthcare

specialized language of a group

vocabulary of a language or field

Use simple words when explaining concepts to non-experts.

Define technical terms the first time you use them.

From Latin 'terminus' (boundary) + '-ology' (study of), meaning 'study of terms'.

Avoid using overly technical terminology with non-experts.

termin

boundary, limit

root

-ology

study of

suffix

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