1. a specialized variety of language used by a particular group or in a specific field
Usage: linguistics; technical
2. a subset of a programming language with restricted features
Usage: computing; technical

Examples

• Medical professionals use a sublanguage filled with Latin terms and abbreviations.
• The legal sublanguage can be difficult for ordinary citizens to understand.
• Scientists developed a mathematical sublanguage to describe quantum mechanics.
• The programming course focused on a simple sublanguage before introducing advanced features.
• Each academic discipline has its own sublanguage with specialized vocabulary.
• The database query sublanguage allows users to retrieve specific information.
• Aviation pilots communicate using a standardized sublanguage for safety.