ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-CORE-243-021 · ATLAS 251

Netspeak

A collective term for the linguistic forms, conventions, and mixed modes of digitally networked communication.

Explanation

A collective term for the linguistic forms, conventions, and mixed modes of digitally networked communication. It combines conversational immediacy, writing, image, links, and algorithmic environments, producing rapidly changing norms of expression.

Example

A comment combines abbreviation, emoji, hashtag, and link in a short reply.

Counterexample

Merely mentioning “Netspeak” without the described function is not a sufficient example.

Distinction

Not all standard language transmitted online is netspeak; network-specific conventions or functions are decisive.

Effect on thought and perception

It combines conversational immediacy, writing, image, links, and algorithmic environments, producing rapidly changing norms of expression.

Resonance

In the atlas, Netspeak closes 1 previously unresolved reference line(s) and opens controlled paths of thought.

Etymology

Technical core term; individual etymological review pending

Provenance

ATLAS 241 residual-case triage → profile candidate 241-B → source and neighbourhood cross-check → ATLAS 243

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Netspeak“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-243-021. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-243-021

https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-243-021

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