Writing that ordinary readers can understand the first time through — short sentences, everyday words, and no needless jargon. The goal is clarity for the reader, not dumbing the content down.
Synonyms
- plain english
- plain writing
Related terms
In plain words
- writing so anyone can get it
- no jargon, just clear words
Usage example
Government sites use plain language so a notice reads 'You must reply by 30 June,' not 'Responses are requisite by the aforementioned date.'
Don't confuse with…
- readabilityReadability is a measurable score of how easy text is to read; plain language is the practice of writing clearly for your audience.
Categories
- Content & UX writing