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- **Proper names** | - **Proper names** | ||
- Examples: Bellevue, Pierre | - Examples: Bellevue, Pierre | ||
- | - **Technical terms** | + | - **Technical |
- Examples: Homo sapiens, Alpha Centauri, hertz, and habeas corpus | - Examples: Homo sapiens, Alpha Centauri, hertz, and habeas corpus | ||
- Most professions require frequent use of technical terms which may originate from a foreign language. Such terms are usually not translated to all languages. The universal nature of technical terms also facilitate communication between professionals. | - Most professions require frequent use of technical terms which may originate from a foreign language. Such terms are usually not translated to all languages. The universal nature of technical terms also facilitate communication between professionals. |