Linguistics Jargon

2 words in this vocabulary list

cleft LDC

cleft

noun a split or division between two things

adjective split or divided

  • The geologist studied the cleft in the rock formation.
  • I found a cleft in the wall where we can hide the treasure.
  • There's a cleft in the fence where we can sneak through.
  • The cleft in their relationship seemed impossible to mend.

LDC

noun Low Data Compression, a method of reducing the size of data files for storage or transmission purposes.

adjective Describing something related to or characteristic of Least Developed Countries.

  • The Least Developed Countries (LDC) are facing numerous challenges in terms of economic development.
  • I heard that the LDC are struggling with their economy.
  • The LDC are really in a tough spot right now.
  • The LDC are like the underdogs in the global economic race.