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plain English
noun
- 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. I wish these lawyers would give us a plain English summary of their dense legalese.
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noun English that does not use any jargon
| 中文 | 通俗英語 /通俗英语 tōngsú yīngyǔ |
|---|---|
| Français | langage clair |
| Italiano | linguaggio chiaro |
| Русский | простой английский prostoj anglijskij |
Talk about this word "plain English." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/plain%20english. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. plain English. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/plain%20english "plain English." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/plain%20english.Cite this
@misc{plain_english_2026,
title = {plain English},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/plain%20english},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
