Synonyms language
language
vocabulary ▪ terms ▪ wording ▪ terminology
These are all terms for the words and expressions people use when they speak or write, or for a particular style of speaking or writing.
language a particular style of speaking or writing:
Give your instructions in everyday language.
the language of the legal profession
vocabulary all the words that a person knows or uses, or all the words in a particular language; the words that people use when they are talking about a particular subject:
to have a wide/limited vocabulary
The word has become part of advertising vocabulary.
terms a way of expressing yourself or of saying something:
I’ll try to explain in simple terms.
wording usually sing. the words that are used in a piece of writing or speech, especially when they have been carefully chosen: It was the standard form of wording for a consent letter.
terminology (rather formal) the set of technical words or expressions used in a particular subject:
medical terminology
Scientists are constantly developing new terminologies.
Literary/poetic terminology is used for talking about literature or poetry. Literary/poetic language is used for writing in a literary or poetic style.
Patterns
formal/informal/everyday language/vocabulary/terms
business/scientific/technical/specialized language/vocabulary/terminology
A word enters the language/the vocabulary.