The difference between Language and Talk

When used as nouns, language means a body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication, whereas talk means a conversation or discussion.

When used as verbs, language means to communicate by language, whereas talk means to communicate, usually by means of speech.

check bellow for the other definitions of Language and Talk

  1. Language as a noun (countable):

    A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.

    Examples:

    "The English language and the German language are related."

    "Deaf and mute people communicate using languages like [[ASL]]."

  2. Language as a noun (uncountable):

    The ability to communicate using words.

    Examples:

    "the gift of language'"

  3. Language as a noun (uncountable):

    The vocabulary and usage of a particular specialist field.

    Examples:

    "legal language; the language of chemistry"

  4. Language as a noun (countable, uncountable):

    The expression of thought (the communication of meaning) in a specified way.

    Examples:

    "body language; the language of the eyes"

  5. Language as a noun (countable, uncountable):

    A body of sounds, signs and/or signals by which animals communicate, and by which plants are sometimes also thought to communicate.

  6. Language as a noun (computing, countable):

    A computer language; a machine language.

  7. Language as a noun (uncountable):

    Manner of expression.

  8. Language as a noun (uncountable):

    The particular words used in a speech or a passage of text.

    Examples:

    "The language used in the law does not permit any other interpretation."

    "The language he used to talk to me was obscene."

  9. Language as a noun (uncountable):

    Profanity.

  1. Language as a verb (rare, now, nonstandard, or technical):

    To communicate by language; to express in language.

  1. Language as a noun:

    A languet, a flat plate in or below the flue pipe of an organ.

  1. Talk as a verb (transitive):

    To communicate, usually by means of speech.

    Examples:

    "Although I don't speak Chinese I managed to talk with the villagers using signs and gestures."

    "They sat down to talk business."

    "We talk French sometimes."

  2. Talk as a verb (transitive, informal):

    To discuss.

    Examples:

    "They sat down to talk business."

    "We're not talking rocket science here: it should be easy."

  3. Talk as a verb (intransitive, slang):

    To confess, especially implicating others.

    Examples:

    "Suppose he talks?"

    "She can be relied upon not to talk.'"

    "They tried to make me talk.'"

  4. Talk as a verb (intransitive):

    To criticize someone for something of which one is guilty oneself.

    Examples:

    "I am not the one to talk."

    "She is a fine one to talk."

    "You should talk."

    "Look who's talking."

  5. Talk as a verb (intransitive):

    To gossip; to create scandal.

    Examples:

    "People will talk."

    "Aren't you afraid the neighbours will talk?"

  6. Talk as a verb (informal, chiefly used in the present participle):

    To influence someone to express something, especially a particular stance or viewpoint or in a particular manner.

    Examples:

    "You're only sticking up for her because you like her; that's your penis talking."

    "That's not like you at all, Jared. The drugs are talking. Snap out of it!"

  1. Talk as a noun:

    A conversation or discussion; usually serious, but informal.

    Examples:

    "We need to have a talk about your homework."

  2. Talk as a noun:

    A lecture.

    Examples:

    "There is a talk on w Shakespeare tonight."

  3. Talk as a noun (preceded by {{m, the):

    ; often qualified by a following }} A major topic of social discussion.

    Examples:

    "She is the talk of the day."

    "The musical is the talk of the town."

  4. Talk as a noun (preceded by {{m, the):

    }} A customary conversation by parent(s) or guardian(s) with their (often teenaged) child about a reality of life; in particular: A customary conversation in which parent(s) explain sexual intercourse to their child. A customary conversation in which the parent(s) of a black child explain the racism and violence they may face, especially when interacting with police, and strategies to manage it.

    Examples:

    "Have you had the talk with Jay yet?"

  5. Talk as a noun (uncountable, not preceded by an {{m, article):

    }} Empty boasting, promises or claims.

    Examples:

    "The party leader's speech was all talk."

  6. Talk as a noun:

    Meeting to discuss a particular matter.

    Examples:

    "The leaders of the G8 nations are currently in talks over nuclear weapons."

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