n. Technical or scientific language used in fiction to convey a false impression of meaningful technical or scientific content.
n. From the point of view of the layperson, technical and scientific literature not understood.
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n. technical jargon incomprehensible to non-specialists; -- sometimes used derogatorily of discussions using unnecessarily technical terminology and intended to impress or confuse, rather than inform, the listener.
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n. technical jargon from computing and other high-tech subjects
Word Usage
"And the fantasy fan insists that all that "technobabble" is what's wrong with sf, doesn't understand that the explanation of things, events, inventions, is a celebration of the Man's ability to succeed in a harsh world."