"loglang" meaning in English

See loglang in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈlɒɡlaŋ/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈlɑɡlæŋ/ [General-American] Forms: loglangs [plural]
Etymology: A blend of logical + language; compare conlang. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|logical|language|nocap=1}} blend of logical + language, {{m|en|conlang}} conlang Head templates: {{en-noun}} loglang (plural loglangs)
  1. A language designed to allow (or enforce) unambiguous statements; a logical language. Categories (topical): Conlanging

Inflected forms

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