in laymen's terms

A form of in layman's terms — Phrased simply, without jargon; (of English-language speech or writing) phrased in plain English.

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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. alternativeAlternative form of in layman's terms.
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APA

in laymen's terms. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20laymen's%20terms

MLA

“in laymen's terms.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20laymen's%20terms. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in laymen's terms,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20laymen's%20terms.

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