language

Definitions

1. noun

   A system of words people use to talk and write.

   Examples

   • English and German are both Germanic languages.
   • Deaf people communicate using sign language.
2. noun

   The ability to speak and use words.

   Examples

   • Children learn language quickly.
   • Language is a gift that only humans have.
3. noun

   Special words used by a certain group or field.

   Examples

   • Lawyers use legal language.
   • The language of chemistry can be hard to follow.
   ≈jargon
4. noun

   The way a text such as a law is worded.

   Examples

   • The language of the contract was deliberately vague.
   • Lawyers argued over the exact language of the clause.
5. noun

   A way of showing meaning without words.

   Examples

   • Body language can say a lot.
   • They spoke the language of the eyes.
6. noun

   Sounds or signals animals use to communicate.

   Examples

   • Scientists think that plants use a chemical language.
   • Prairie dogs use their language to warn of danger.
7. noun

   A set of rules used to write computer programs.

   Examples

   • Python is a popular programming language.
   • Pointers have a different name in other languages.
8. noun

   The way someone speaks or writes.

   Examples

   • His language was blunt but effective.
   • Their language was simple and polite.
9. noun

   The words used in a speech or text.

   Examples

   • The language of the law does not allow any other meaning.
   • The language he used was rude.
   ≈wording
10. noun

    Rude or bad words.

    Examples

    • Watch your language, there are children here.
    • He was warned about his language.