⊿ Point. {R} Glossary. ◢ Keyword: J. ◥ University. {q} PhD. {tr} Training. ⚫ UK. ↂ EndNote. ☝️ [BS] Heigham. Jargon. Jargon, technical terminology, or term of art[1] refer to the specialized vocabulary or characteristic idiom of a special activity, field of knowledge, or group.[2][3] An industry term is a type of technical terminology that has a particular meaning within a specific industry. The philosopher Étienne Bonnot de Condillac observed in 1782 that "every science requires a special language because every science has its own ideas. " As a rationalist member of the Enlightenment he continued, "It seems that one ought to begin by composing this language, but people begin by speaking and writing, and the language remains to be composed.
"[4] Within each field, terms have one or more specific meanings that are not necessarily the same as those in common use.In earlier times, the term jargon would refer to trade languages used by people who spoke different native tongues to communicate, such as the Chinook Jargon. Industry term[edit] Accessibility issues[edit] Etymology[edit] Examples[edit] See also[edit]