Overuse of technical words

Victor

I am reading what claims to be a "non-technical summary", yet it contains words like "interrelates" and "disamentity".

If I want to complain, is it correct to call the text verbose? I have a feeling I'm wrong. Comments welcome.

CSU

what does disamentity mean?

Victor

CSU wrote: »

what does disamentity mean?

A lack of amenity. An state of environmental nuisance.

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/disamenity

disamenity (plural disamenities)

A disadvantage or drawback, especially of a location

Example: The noise and dust from the steel works created substantial disamenity for the nearby retirement home.

My original definition (in the wiktionary history) was "Containing any undesired and unpleasing feature(s)."

FlutterinBantam

Victor wrote: »

I am reading what claims to be a "non-technical summary", yet it contains words like "interrelates" and "disamentity".

If I want to complain, is it correct to call the text verbose? I have a feeling I'm wrong. Comments welcome.

I would say verbose would not be the correct term to use.

Verbose ,to me would be the use of far too many words to describe a simple deed ,thing, or action.

Victor

So what word would you use?

pug_

I wouldn't use verbose either, why use one word? two words would probably describe the sentiment more accurately. Something like 'overly complex' or just plain 'too complex' sounds right to me.

Victor

I think I'll go with "Inappropriate use of technical / complicated language".

FlutterinBantam

No don't go for that. "Inappropriate "suggests something that is not suitable or could be offensive.

"Not user friendly:)"

Victor

Its meant to be something that ordinary people can read - plain English. I contend it is inappropriate as it creates an information barrier.

FlutterinBantam

What about "Use of inappropriate technical...etc" rather than "Inappropriate use of technical.etc." ???