parlance

Meanings

• Noun

  The use of figurative or specialized language, especially that used by a particular profession or group.

  - "The legal profession has its own unique parlance."
  - "The medical field uses specialized parlance to communicate effectively."

---

Pronunciation

1. 
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75833751"
2. /ˈpɑɹ.ləns/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4794791"

---

Synonyms

jargon

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with parlance
carols , marbles , pauper , parables

---

Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Parcel (English) : A small portion of something, especially when distributed among a group
   

2. Parol (English) : A promise or oath given orally, rather than in writing
   

3. Parrot (English) : A brightly colored, often tropical, bird with the ability to mimic human speech.
   

---

Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Parcel () : A small portion of something, especially when distributed among a group
   

2. Parol () : A promise or oath given orally, rather than in writing
   

---

Variants

List of all variants of parlance that leads to same result
parlance , parlances , in common parlance

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

The plural form of parlance is 'parlances'., There are no comparative or superlative forms for the adjective 'parlance'., The verb form of parlance is 'parlay' which means to engage in conversation or negotiation, especially with an enemy or rival.

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Middle English parlance, from Old French parler, parlon 'speech, language'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'parlance' comes from the Old French word 'parler', which means 'to speak'.

2. The term 'parlance' was first used in English in the 15th century.

3. The use of parlance can help to establish a sense of community and belonging among members of a particular profession or group.

4. In medieval Europe, the term 'parlance' was used to refer to the language spoken by a particular region or country.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Jargon: A specialized body of terms or expressions that is understood only by members of a particular profession or group.

2. Dialect: A variation of a language spoken in a particular region or by a particular social group.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, parlance is often used to convey the unique language and dialects of characters in a story. For example, in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', the dialects and parlance of the various characters help to establish their individual identities and regional backgrounds.

How to Memorize "parlance"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people speaking in a unique language or dialect. This is an example of parlance in action.
   - Visualize the different forms of parlance, such as the plural form 'parlances' and the verb form 'parlay'.
   - Imagine yourself learning a new language and memorizing its unique parlance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'parlance' with the idea of specialized language or dialects used by particular professions or groups.
   - Associate the word 'parlay' with the idea of engaging in conversation or negotiation.
   - Associate the word 'parcel' with the idea of a small portion or distribution.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to remember the definition of parlance, such as 'Parlance is the language of a profession or group.'
   - Use the acronym 'P-R-A-L-A-N-C-E' to remember the different forms of parlance (Plural, Regular, Adjective, Linguistic, Adverb, Noun, Conjugation, and Etymology).

---

Memorize "parlance" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize parlance is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.