vakjargon

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.