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Overuse of technical words

  • 12-02-2008 8:32pm
    #1
    Victor
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    I am reading what claims to be a "non-technical summary", yet it contains words like "interrelates" and "disamentity".

    If I want to complain, is it correct to call the text verbose? I have a feeling I'm wrong. Comments welcome.


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  • #2
    CSU
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    what does disamentity mean?:confused:


  • #3
    Victor
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    CSU wrote: »
    what does disamentity mean?:confused:
    A lack of amenity. An state of environmental nuisance.

    http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/disamenity
    disamenity (plural disamenities)

    A disadvantage or drawback, especially of a location

    Example: The noise and dust from the steel works created substantial disamenity for the nearby retirement home.

    My original definition (in the wiktionary history) was "Containing any undesired and unpleasing feature(s)."


  • #4
    FlutterinBantam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,575 ✭✭✭✭FlutterinBantam


    Victor wrote: »
    I am reading what claims to be a "non-technical summary", yet it contains words like "interrelates" and "disamentity".

    If I want to complain, is it correct to call the text verbose? I have a feeling I'm wrong. Comments welcome.

    I would say verbose would not be the correct term to use.

    Verbose ,to me would be the use of far too many words to describe a simple deed ,thing, or action.


  • #5
    Victor
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    So what word would you use? :)


  • #6
    pug_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 636 ✭✭✭pug_


    I wouldn't use verbose either, why use one word? two words would probably describe the sentiment more accurately. Something like 'overly complex' or just plain 'too complex' sounds right to me.


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  • #7
    Victor
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    I think I'll go with "Inappropriate use of technical / complicated language".


  • #8
    FlutterinBantam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,575 ✭✭✭✭FlutterinBantam


    No don't go for that. "Inappropriate "suggests something that is not suitable or could be offensive.

    "Not user friendly:)"


  • #9
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,579 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    Its meant to be something that ordinary people can read - plain English. I contend it is inappropriate as it creates an information barrier.


  • #10
    FlutterinBantam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,575 ✭✭✭✭FlutterinBantam


    What about "Use of inappropriate technical...etc" rather than "Inappropriate use of technical.etc." ???


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