in layman's terms



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in layman's terms

In words that can be understood by people outside of a given profession or field of expertise, i.e., without the use of jargon or highly technical terms. Chronic atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries has stopped oxygen-rich blood from reaching the heart, leading to a myocardial infarction. In layman's terms, you've suffered a heart attack. I wish these software agreements would be written in layman's terms, rather than this legalese gobbledygook.
See also: term

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Albertaal-BUR-tə (English), ahl-BER-tah (Italian, Polish, German)English, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, German
Marlin['ma:lin]
Christianakris-tee-AN-ə (English)English, Late Roman
Ing-Germanic Mythology
LaylaLAY-lə (English)Arabic, English
Ataahua-Maori