simplified vocabulary
Reduced linguistic complexity
Simplified vocabulary refers to a reduced set of words chosen for clarity and accessibility.
Educational materials, news for language learners, and international communication often use simplified vocabulary to reach broader audiences: The document was rewritten with simplified vocabulary for non-native speakers.
Basic English and controlled languages formalize this approach, limiting writers to approved word lists.
- plain languageEasily understood communication
- reading levelText difficulty rating
- clear communicationUnambiguous exchange of ideas
- universal designCreating spaces usable by all
- sight wordsCommon words learned by shape
word lists · root words · flashcards · language acquisition · go · open · phonics · run · visual aids · morphemes · give · play · show · sign language · help · take · stop · close
simplified vocabularytechnical jargon
Specialized professional terminology
technical vocabulary · insider language · trade language · legalese · medicalese
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