obscure language
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noun phrasepl: obscure languages
linguagem obscura
1. Language that is difficult to understand due to unclear, ambiguous, or complex expression
The legal document was written in such obscure language that few people could understand it.
O documento legal foi escrito em linguagem tão obscura que poucos conseguiam entendê-lo.
2. A language or dialect that is little known, rarely spoken, or not widely recognized
The researcher studied an obscure language spoken by fewer than 500 people.
O pesquisador estudou uma linguagem obscura falada por menos de 500 pessoas.
3. Expression using vague, unclear, or deliberately confusing wording
He spoke in obscure language to avoid giving a direct answer.
Ele falava em linguagem obscura para evitar dar uma resposta direta.
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