Technical language is used in medicine.
The etymology of language takes us to the Occitan word lenguatge . The term has several uses recognized by the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ) in its dictionary.
Language is the ability of people to carry out communication and express themselves through the articulation of sound or the use of another system of signs. The concept can also refer to a mode or style of expression; to language as a communicative system; or to a code made up of signs.
The adjective technical , on the other hand, refers to that or that linked to the application of an art or science . When it is linked to an expression or a word, it means that it is used in the specific field of a discipline .
What is technical language
Technical language is the set of terms and expressions used in a specialized field . To understand it, therefore, certain professional or scientific knowledge is required.
Before moving forward, it is important to indicate that colloquial or everyday language is constantly used in almost all contexts. By mastering the language (its grammar, spelling rules, etc.), it can be used without problems, since it is not complex.
Technical language, on the other hand, demands additional knowledge . It is not enough to know the language to understand it because its vocabulary is specialized.
In computing, the use of technical language is frequent.
Main features
The distinctive feature of technical language is its particular vocabulary . The words he uses are not the same ones that are exchanged every day in the family environment, among friends or in traditional social interactions, but rather he frequently includes terms that are strange to ordinary people .
Although it is cryptic for people in general, technical language facilitates communication between specialists and helps the dissemination of scientific knowledge. This is because it is precise , leaving aside ambiguities and possible misinterpretations.
This lexicon is usually compiled in glossaries , encyclopedias and dictionaries that serve as a source of reference for those new to the subject. In this way, there are contents that serve as a reference.
Examples of technical language
Technical or specialized language is important in medicine . While a young person may say that his head hurts as a result of a strong blow, a doctor will indicate that the boy suffers from a headache as a result of a head injury .
Although this situation represents a simplification of a possible real event, technical language is vital so that the information is transmitted clearly between experts and to guarantee the certainty of what is communicated. If a medical professional suggests a consultation, the idea of "blow to the head" is imprecise, unlike what happens if "moderate head trauma with loss of consciousness" is mentioned.
In computing, technical language is also used. An expression like "When formatting the hard drive, you will have to enter your account passwords again since you will not be able to log in automatically" introduces infrequent words or foreign words such as "format" , "password" and "log in" .