officialese

noun

the style of writing characteristic of some government officials: formal and obscure

Roots

officiumoffic- · Latin · duty, office, service alis-ial · Latin · pertaining to ensis-ese · Latin · jargon or style of

Synonyms for officialese

legalesen federalese gobbledygookn journalesen

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The word officialese breaks down into 3 roots of Latin origin: offic, from Latin officium (“duty, office, service”); -ial, from Latin alis (“pertaining to”); and -ese, from Latin ensis (“jargon or style of”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.