sublanguage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A subset of a language, in particular of a programming language.
  2. A language restricted to a specific context, such as a particular subject area.

Word forms

sublanguage sublanguages

Etymology

From sub- + language.

Related words

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