jargonand

Jargonand is a term used in discussions of cross-disciplinary communication to describe the intentional blending of domain-specific jargon from multiple fields into a single discourse. It characterizes a hybrid register that borrows terms from different specialties to convey complex ideas across audiences.

Originating as a neologism in academic conversations about collaboration, jargonand is not tied to a single discipline. Its precise meaning varies, but the core idea is the synthesis of specialized vocabularies rather than the use of a shared, plain-language glossary.

In practice, jargonand appears in project briefs, policy documents, and collaborative reports where engineers, clinicians, and managers work together. Supporters argue that it can reduce translation gaps and accelerate decision-making, while critics warn that excessive blending can obscure meaning for non-experts and hinder clarity. These usages often require careful definitions or glossaries to remain accessible.

Examples include combined terms such as risk-adjusted performance metrics, regulatory compliance safeguards, and user-centered design requirements that mix technical, legal, and user-experience language. When used without clear context, jargonand can impede comprehension; when paired with explicit definitions, it can streamline interdisciplinary collaboration and shared understanding.

Related concepts include jargon, register variation, code-switching, and cross-disciplinary communication.