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noun
  1. English that does not use any jargon or technical or scientific terminology; simple or easily comprehensible words or language, usually denoting a form restricted by good sense alone, as contrasted with a codified form via controlled natural language.

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plain as day plain language plainspoken controlled vocabulary in layman's terms straight talk
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