3.1.3 Unusual Words and neologisms/slang/made-up words

[patrickhlauke]

3.1.3 applies to

words or phrases used in an unusual or restricted way, including idioms and jargon

does this definition include neologisms, slang, and/or made-up words, like "flawesome" (which I admittedly only discovered today).

my gut feeling tells me that yes, it does cover it, because the SC normatively doesn't have any mitigation along the lines of "unless the word/phrase is confusing for everybody".

thoughts?

[mbgower]

Draft response for review: In the Working Group's opinion, the existing documentation can stand.

The normative wording of the SC is fairly broad and appears to include any word or phrase which may be difficult to understand or novel:

specific definitions of words or phrases used in an unusual or restricted way, including idioms and jargon

The Understanding document likewise notes the SC exists because some users with disabilities may find it difficult to understand nonliteral word usage and specialized words or usage.

Finally the wording of the general technique tests seem to entirely encompass the situations you suggest:

For each word or phrase used in an unusual or restricted way

For these reasons, it does not seem necessary to adjust the guidance for this AAA SC. However, if you want to suggest an addition to either the technique or Understanding document to make this inclusion explicit, you are welcome.

[patrickhlauke]

related: 3.1.3 Unusual Words seems contradictory about words with "restricted" meaning

[alastc]

Patrick would like to add some explicit mention of this for future testers, Pat to create PR.