Unusual Words
Users with English as a second language find it difficult to understand made up words.
Problems
- Certain disabilities make it difficult to understand nonliteral word usage and specialized words or usage.
- Users with English as a second language find it difficult to understand made up words.
WCAG Success Criteria
WCAG Sufficient Techniques
- G101: Providing the definition of a word or phrase used in an unusual or restricted way
- H40: Using definition lists
Testing Method
- Does the word exist in an English dictionary?
Example
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