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Paralance

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A specialized terminology or jargon used within a particular profession, group, or community.

Sample Sentence: The medical paralance used by doctors can be difficult for patients to understand.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: The way of speaking or a dialect specific to a particular region or locality.

Sample Sentence: The paralance spoken in the remote village was quite distinct from the standard language.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To communicate using specialized terminology or jargon.

Sample Sentence: The scientists paralance often goes over the heads of the general public.

Part of Speech: Adjective (Popular Usage)

Sense: Referring to something widely known or commonly used.

Sample Sentence: Smartphones have quickly become a paralance device in everyone's daily life.

Part of Speech: Adjective (Local Usage)

Sense: Referring to something specific or unique to a particular place or community.

Sample Sentence: The local paralance delicacy is a must-try for tourists visiting the town.

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