Technical Jargon

adverb An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. 'Appreciably' is an adverb that indicates to what extent something is noticeable or significant.

• The new software update has appreciably improved the performance of our system.
• I can see that you've appreciably grown as a person since we last met.
• Her cooking skills have appreciably leveled up since she started watching those cooking shows.
• The impact of the pandemic on the economy was appreciably devastating.

noun a principle or condition that governs behavior or action

adverb typically or generally

• As a rule, employees are expected to adhere to the company's dress code.
• As a rule, we usually meet up at the coffee shop on Fridays.
• As a rule, we don't mess with that guy because he's always causing trouble.
• As a rule, she tends to keep her emotions hidden from others.

verb to be connected or joined to something

preposition used to indicate that something is connected or joined to something else

• The document must be signed and have the necessary paperwork attached to it.
• Make sure you have all the receipts attached to the expense report.
• I have a photo attached to my profile for everyone to see.
• She felt like a weight was attached to her heart, dragging her down.

verb to make something more difficult or confusing

• The addition of more variables will complicate the mathematical model.
• Don't complicate things by overthinking it.
• Let's not complicate this situation any further.
• Her involvement in the scandal will only complicate matters for the company.

verb to show or prove something clearly through evidence or examples

• The scientist was able to demonstrate the effectiveness of the new drug through a series of carefully controlled experiments.
• She demonstrated how to do a perfect cartwheel in the gym.
• He really knows how to demonstrate his skills on the basketball court.
• Her actions demonstrate her commitment to the cause more than words ever could.

noun A book or electronic resource that lists the words of a language (typically in alphabetical order) and gives their meaning, or gives the equivalent words in a different language, often also providing information about pronunciation, origin, and usage.

• The dictionary is a valuable resource for looking up the definitions of words.
• I always keep a dictionary handy when I'm reading a challenging book.
• I had to urban dictionary that slang term to understand what it meant.
• In a way, a dictionary can be seen as a key to unlocking the meaning of language.

adjective used to describe something that is not easy to do, understand, or deal with

• The exam was quite difficult and required a lot of critical thinking.
• I find math to be really difficult, I just can't seem to get the hang of it.
• This video game level is so difficult, I keep dying over and over again.
• Navigating through the city without a map can be difficult, but it's all part of the adventure.

noun A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures

• The engineer was responsible for designing the new bridge.
• My friend who's an engineer just got a promotion at work.
• That dude is a total gearhead, always tinkering with engines.
• She's the engineer behind the scenes, making sure everything runs smoothly.

verb to make (an idea, situation, or problem) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas

• Could you please explain the reasoning behind your decision?
• Can you explain why you did that?
• Yo, explain to me why you bailed on the party last night.
• She tried to explain away her mistake by blaming it on others.

noun a statement or account that makes something clear or provides information

adjective describing an act or instance of explaining

• The professor provided a detailed explanation of the complex theory.
• Can you give me a quick explanation of how this works?
• I need the lowdown, can you give me an explanation?
• Her eyes were an explanation of the pain she had been through.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'extensive' describes the noun it is modifying.

• The research project required an extensive amount of data collection and analysis.
• She has an extensive collection of vintage vinyl records.
• I did an extensive search online to find the best deals on concert tickets.
• Her knowledge of the subject is so extensive, it's like she wrote the book herself.

noun a list of terms with their definitions, usually found at the end of a book or document

• The glossary at the end of the book provides definitions for all the technical terms used in the text.
• I always skip the glossary in books because I never really need to look up any words.
• I totally aced that test because I studied the glossary like a boss.
• The glossary of life is constantly expanding as we encounter new experiences and learn new things.

adjective not able to be understood; impossible to comprehend

• The professor's lecture was so complex that it seemed incomprehensible to many students.
• I tried reading that article, but it was just incomprehensible to me.
• The lyrics to that song are totally incomprehensible, I can't understand a word!
• Her emotions were a jumble of incomprehensible feelings after the breakup.

noun a period of time that is of considerable duration

adjective describes a noun as having great extent from one end to the other

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate duration or extent

• The meeting lasted for a long time due to the extensive discussion on the topic.
• I haven't seen you in a long time! How have you been?
• I've been waiting for so long, I'm starting to get antsy.
• The road to success is long and challenging, but worth the journey.

verb to clarify or explain something in a clear and understandable way

• In order to avoid any confusion, let me make plain the terms of the contract.
• Let me just make it plain that I won't be able to make it to the party tonight.
• I'll make it plain to my parents that I need some space to figure things out.
• The artist used bold colors to make plain the emotions of the painting.

adverb used to indicate that something is clearly apparent or easily understood

• Obviously, the results of the experiment were inconclusive.
• Well, obviously I'm going to the party tonight.
• Duh, obviously he's not going to show up.
• Her smile was like sunshine, obviously brightening up the room.

noun a distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering

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• The first paragraph of the report outlines the main objectives of the study.
• Make sure you read the first paragraph carefully, it summarizes everything.
• I skimmed through the first paragraph and got the gist of it.
• The opening paragraph of the novel painted a vivid picture of the setting.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• It is important to communicate complex ideas in plain English to ensure clarity and understanding.
• Just tell me in plain English what you need me to do.
• Can you break it down for me in plain English?
• He has a way of cutting through the noise and speaking in plain English that everyone can understand.

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• I am writing to inquire regarding the status of my application.
• I wanted to ask you about the details regarding the party next week.
• Can you fill me in on what's up regarding the new project?
• The artist's painting left many questions regarding its meaning.

noun A person who is skilled in a particular area, especially in the field of technology or mechanics.

• The technician arrived promptly to fix the issue with the computer system.
• The tech showed up right on time to sort out the computer problem.
• The techie came over to help with the computer glitch.
• The technician was like a wizard, magically fixing all the technical problems.

adjective describing something that is boring, monotonous, or tiresome

• The process of data entry can be quite tedious and time-consuming.
• Filling out these forms is so tedious, I'd rather be doing anything else.
• Ugh, this task is so boring and tedious, I can't stand it.
• Listening to him drone on about his favorite topic was like enduring a tedious lecture.

noun a term used to refer to something for which one does not know or cannot remember the name

• The technician used a specialized thingumabob to calibrate the equipment.
• Can you pass me that thingumabob over there?
• I have no idea what this thingumabob does, but it looks cool.
• His argument was full of thingumabobs and whatnot, but it didn't make much sense in the end.

noun a transverse structure or part

adjective denoting a direction across or lying across something

• The transverse plane divides the body into upper and lower sections.
• The transverse line on the map marks where we need to turn.
• I can't believe how transverse that movie was, it had me on the edge of my seat.
• His ideas were transverse to the traditional way of thinking.

adjective describing a lack of knowledge or familiarity with something

preposition used to indicate a lack of knowledge or familiarity with something

• She was unfamiliar with the new software program and needed some training.
• I'm unfamiliar with this neighborhood, can you give me directions?
• I'm totally unfamiliar with that TV show, is it any good?
• He was unfamiliar with the concept of forgiveness until he experienced it firsthand.

adjective not able to be understood; incomprehensible

• The lecturer's accent was so strong that his speech became unintelligible to most of the audience.
• I couldn't make out a single word he said, it was completely unintelligible.
• The rapper's lyrics were so mumbled and slurred that they were practically unintelligible.
• The artist's abstract painting was so chaotic and confusing that it appeared unintelligible to most viewers.

noun a type of language that is difficult to understand, often used in a specific profession or group

• The technical jargon used in the report may be difficult for some readers to understand.
• I can't keep up with all the jargon they use in the office meetings.
• I have no idea what that jarg means, can you explain it to me?
• She spoke with such confidence and used industry jargon effortlessly, it was clear she was an expert in her field.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states, or ideas

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun, and in some languages extending to volume or numerical scope

• The concept of justice can be understood in the sense that it involves fairness and impartiality.
• I think he meant it in the sense that he was trying to help, even though it didn't come across that way.
• She was just messing with you, not in the sense that she was being mean, but in a playful way.
• His words cut deep, not in the sense that they were hurtful, but because they were brutally honest.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• He tends to share too much information about his personal life during meetings.
• Sheesh, he always gives us way too much information about his weekend plans.
• Dude, TMI about your dating life, seriously.
• Sometimes it's better to keep certain details to yourself, too much information can be overwhelming.

adjective describing or referring to something previously mentioned or stated

• The abovementioned issues will be addressed in the upcoming meeting.
• We will discuss the abovementioned topics during our next catch-up.
• Let's talk about the stuff I mentioned earlier.
• The abovementioned hurdles are like mountains we need to climb over.

noun Acolapissas is not a recognized word in the English language and therefore does not have a specific noun definition.

• The acolapissas plant is known for its unique healing properties.
• I heard that acolapissas tea is really good for digestion.
• Let's go pick some acolapissas and see if we can make a potion!
• Her words were like acolapissas, soothing and healing to the soul.