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There is no more difficult art to acquire than the art of observation, and for some men it is quite as difficult to record an observation in brief and plain language.
William Osler

Meaning of "plain language" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PLAIN LANGUAGE

plain language  [pleɪn ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PLAIN LANGUAGE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Plain language is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PLAIN LANGUAGE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Plain language

Plain language is clear, succinct writing designed to ensure the reader understands as quickly and completely as possible. Plain language strives to be easy to read, understand, and use. It avoids verbose, convoluted language and jargon. In many countries, laws mandate that public agencies use plain language to increase access to programs and services. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities includes plain language as one of the "modes, means and formats of communication."...

Definition of plain language in the English dictionary

The definition of plain language in the dictionary is language that is clear and easy to understand, with no ambiguity or unnecessarily difficult wordsin plain language.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PLAIN LANGUAGE


advantage
ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ
age
eɪdʒ
average
ˈævərɪdʒ
bridge
brɪdʒ
college
ˈkɒlɪdʒ
coverage
ˈkʌvərɪdʒ
damage
ˈdæmɪdʒ
heritage
ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ
image
ˈɪmɪdʒ
knowledge
ˈnɒlɪdʒ
language
ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ
messuage
ˈmɛswɪdʒ
metalanguage
ˈmɛtəˌlæŋɡwɪdʒ
nonlanguage
ˌnɒnˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ
paralanguage
ˈpærəˌlæŋɡwɪdʒ
protolanguage
ˌprəʊtəʊˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ
sandwich
ˈsænwɪdʒ
slanguage
ˈslæŋɡwɪdʒ
squidge
skwɪdʒ
sublanguage
ˈsʌbˌlæŋɡwɪdʒ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PLAIN LANGUAGE

plain
plain chocolate
plain clothes
plain flour
Plain of Jezreel
Plain of Sharon
plain sailing
plain speaking
plain text
plain turkey
plain yoghurt
plain-clothes
plain-laid
plain-spoken
plainant
plainchant
plainclothesman
plainclothesmen
plainful
plainish

WORDS THAT END LIKE PLAIN LANGUAGE

American sign language
artificial language
assembly language
body language
command language
community language
English as a Foreign Language
English as a Second Language
first language
formal language
high-level language
modern language
native language
natural language
programming language
second language
sign language
source language
speak the same language
target language
Unified Modeling Language

Synonyms and antonyms of plain language in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «plain language» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PLAIN LANGUAGE

Find out the translation of plain language to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of plain language from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «plain language» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

平实的语言
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lenguaje sencillo
570 millions of speakers

English

plain language
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सादी भाषा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بلغة واضحة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

простым языком
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

linguagem simples
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সাধারণ ভাষা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

langage clair
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bahasa biasa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Klartext
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

普通語
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

일반 언어
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Basa kosong
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ngôn ngữ đơn giản
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எளிய மொழி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

साधा भाषा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sade dil
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

un linguaggio semplice
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zwykły język
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

простою мовою
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

un limbaj simplu
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

απλή γλώσσα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

eenvoudige taal
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

klartext
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

vanlig språk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of plain language

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PLAIN LANGUAGE»

The term «plain language» is regularly used and occupies the 70.315 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of plain language
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «plain language».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PLAIN LANGUAGE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «plain language» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «plain language» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about plain language

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QUOTES WITH «PLAIN LANGUAGE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word plain language.
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William Osler
There is no more difficult art to acquire than the art of observation, and for some men it is quite as difficult to record an observation in brief and plain language.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PLAIN LANGUAGE»

Discover the use of plain language in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to plain language and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Plain Language for Lawyers
Michele M Asprey has comprehensively revised and updated Plain Language for Lawyers for this 3rd edition. The book now covers the significant developments in plain language and the law since 1996.
Michele M. Asprey, 2003
2
Plain Language: A Novel
Plain Language is a beautifully told tale of a man and woman fighting against tremendous odds for their land -- and their love.
Barbara Wright, 2007
3
Church History in Plain Language: Fourth Edition
This concise book provides an easy-to-read guide to church history with intellectual substance. The new edition of Church History in Plain Language promises to be the new standard for readable church history.
Dr. Bruce L. Shelley, 2013
4
Lean Production Simplified, Second Edition: A Plain-Language ...
Written for the practitioner by a practitioner, this plain-language guide to the lean production system delivers a comprehensive insider's view of lean manufacturing.
Pascal Dennis, 2007
5
Plain Language in Government Writing: A Step-By-Step Guide
Through numerous exercises as well as examples from a variety of federal and state agencies, this practical guide walks you step-by-step through every phase of the writing process, providing tips for improved clarity, conciseness, and ...
Judith Gillespie Myers, 2008
6
Plain language pleadings
From her "Funeral for Legalese" through her "Editing Checklist," Carol Ann Wilson convinces her readers that lawyers should rid their writing of legalese and that lawyers' assistants can help.
Carol Ann Wilson, 1996
7
Organising a Plain-language Project
Should you be reviewing other documents at the same time? Do you really know how the existing document works? This manual is designed to help those starting on a plain-language project.
Mark Duckworth, Gordon Mills, 1996
8
Christian Ethics In Plain Language
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to Christian ethics, suitable for individual study or textbook use in a Bible college or seminary.
Kerby Anderson, 2005
9
Lifting the fog of legalese: essays on plain language
"Professor Joseph Kimble, a leading expert on plain language, has collected in this one book many of his published essays.
Joseph Kimble, 2005
10
The Dose Makes the Poison: A Plain-Language Guide to Toxicology
This new edition broadens its scope from a heavy focus on industrial chemicals as toxicants to include drugs, food additives, cosmetics, and other types of compounds that people are exposed to daily.
Patricia Frank, M. Alice Ottoboni, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PLAIN LANGUAGE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term plain language is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Editorial: Pope Francis' exhortation to walk on the margins makes us …
Francis is about real here-and-now situations in very plain language, and that language at times is disarmingly undiplomatic. Indeed, in the ... «National Catholic Reporter, Jul 15»
2
Top six reasons why Sensex slipped 551 points, breached below 28K
The Fed never says anything in plain language, nor does any central bank for that matter," says Mythili Bhusnurmath, Consulting Editor, ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
3
'The Donald' Keeps Trumping Himself
Speaking in staccato bursts that aim for the gut, he reduces complex problems to simple fixes in plain language. People like that. In a sense ... «Lynchburg News and Advance, Jul 15»
4
Should Gadgets That Distract Drivers Be Banned?
... the court found that, "based on the plain language of the statute," use of Google Glass "falls within the purview and intent of the legislature.". «Newsweek, Jul 15»
5
Fees and expenses prospectus disclosure featured in most recent …
In particular, a summary of all applicable fees and expenses and plain language explanations of fees and expenses would have to be provided ... «CanadianSecuritiesLaw.com, Jul 15»
6
Plain talk vs. forked tongues: Why Trump appeals
Because of his plain language, many feared he would be quick on the nuclear trigger. After all he was the California cowboy governor who said ... «Marietta Daily Journal, Jul 15»
7
Focus on what makes a company tick
Our style is to focus on fundamentals - in plain language, what makes a company tick - so we like companies that are easy to understand, stick ... «AsiaOne, Jul 15»
8
Relator precluded from sharing in settlement proceeds based on …
... and held that the plain language of the FCA “mandates [Schroeder] not receive any share of the proceeds of the action.” The Court noted that, ... «Lexology, Jul 15»
9
Do Statutes Of Limitation Apply To The CFPB After All?
After stating that the FDCPA expressly applies to attorneys, the court acknowledged that the plain language of the CFPA states that "the bureau ... «Mondaq News Alerts, Jul 15»
10
Marco Rubio says Iran deal means helping defend Iran from Israel …
Bunn added that by its plain language, the provision does not obligate any of the signatories, including the United States, to do anything in ... «The News Herald, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Plain language [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/plain-language>. May 2024 ».
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