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Diction vs Parlance - What's the difference?

diction | parlance |

As nouns the difference between diction and parlance

is that diction is the effectiveness and degree of clarity of word choice, and presentation of said words while parlance is a certain way of speaking, of using words, especially when it comes to those with a particular job or interest.

diction

English

Noun

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  • The effectiveness and degree of clarity of word choice, and presentation of said words.
  • parlance

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A certain way of speaking, of using words, especially when it comes to those with a particular job or interest.
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  • (archaic, rare) Speech, discussion or debate.
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  • Synonyms

    * jargon

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