technobabble
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technobabble
- /ˈtɛknəʊbæbəl/ UK
- /ˈtɛknoʊbæbəl/ US
Rhymes with -æbəl
noun
- Technical or scientific language used to convey a false impression of meaningful technical or scientific content. 'Dimensional incursion? What kind of ludicrous technobabble is that supposed to—' ¶ Unexpectedly, he fell silent.
- From the point of view of the layperson, technical and scientific literature not understood.
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noun fake technical language used in fiction
| Français | technobabillage |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | Technobabbel, Technobrabbel |
| Italiano | tecno bla-bla |
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