Terminolike
Terminolike refers to words or expressions that resemble technical terminology in form and sound but do not belong to an established domain lexicon. Such items typically show concise morphology, a knack for being usable as modifiers or nouns, and a phonetic crispness that evokes precision, yet they lack a codified definition in reputable glossaries or dictionaries.
Origin and scope: The term is used in linguistics and media studies to describe the space between
Characteristics and examples: Common termnolike items are compounds or affixed forms built from familiar roots (for
Usage and implications: In writing, termnolike language can convey a technical tone or industry knowledge, but
See also: jargon, neologism, pseudo-terms, buzzwords, terminology.