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sublanguage

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Sublanguage (noun) means a smaller part of a language, especially of a programming language.

noun
1
A smaller part of a language, especially of a programming language.
2
A form of language used only within one particular field or subject.
"the sublanguage of weather bulletins"
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Etymology

From sub- + language.

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What is the meaning of sublanguage?
"sublanguage" (noun) means a smaller part of a language, especially of a programming language.
What are the different meanings of sublanguage?
"sublanguage" has 2 main meanings: 1. A smaller part of a language, especially of a programming language; 2. A form of language used only within one particular field or subject.
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