jargon vs straight

straight vs jargon

jargon and straight both are nouns.

jargon is not an adjective while straight is an adjective.

jargon is not an adverb while straight is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
jargon	Yes	No	No	No
straight	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

jargon (noun)	straight (noun)
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)	a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
specialized technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject	a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit)
a colorless (or pale yellow or smoky) variety of zircon	a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex

jargon (adjective)	straight (adjective)
	having no deviations
	no longer coiled
	(of hair) having no waves or curls
	characterized by honesty and fairness
	free from curves or angles
	in keeping with the facts
	successive (without a break)
	rigidly conventional or old-fashioned
	following a correct or logical method
	without evasion or compromise
	erect in posture
	not homosexual
	neatly arranged; not disorderly
	(of an alcoholic drink) without water
	accurately fitted; level

jargon (adverb)	straight (adverb)
	in a straight line; in a direct course
	in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly
	without deviation

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