vakjargon

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Dutch

Etymology

Compound of vak +‎ jargon; often considered a blend of vaktaal +‎ jargon.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvɑk.jɑrˌɣɔn/
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  • Hyphenation: vak‧jar‧gon

Noun

vakjargon n (plural vakjargons)

  1. specialised jargon, technical specialist language
    Synonyms: jargon, vaktaal
    Het vakjargon van wetenschappers is soms moeilijk te begrijpen.
    The technical language of scientists is sometimes difficult to understand.

Usage notes

  • Often informally considered an erroneous blend word (contaminatie), but not officially proscribed.