Archaic

reffering to words and language that were once common but now rare

Argot

a secret language, used by people like criminalsor marginalized groups, to communicate privately among themselves.

Connotation

the implied or suggested meaning of a word that goes beyond its literal definition, often shaped by cultural context and personal experience.

denotation

the literal or primary meaning of a word, as opposed to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

idiom

an expression having a special meaning that is not clear from the literal meaning of the words used.

Jargon

specialized terminology used by a particular group or profession. similar to argot

semantics

the study of historical changes in the meaning of words

slang

highly informal words that occur most likely in casual conversations.

standard

conforming to established usage in speech or writing. very common and widely used

vernacular

the normal spoken language of a country or region as distinct from the literary or learned language