Concrete Language

One concept. Four tiers of command. Which do you speak?

Category: Communication

Foundational Lexiconspecific words
Executive Parlancetangible description
Scholarly Discoursesensory language
Babel ZenithConcrete vs Abstract
Origin: Writing Theory

Etymology & Meaning

Using specific, sensory language instead of abstractions.

In the Boardroom

Saying 'cut costs by 20%' instead of 'optimize efficiency.'

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