vocabulary

English

/vəʊˈkabjʊləɹɪ/, /voʊˈkæbjəlɛɹi/

noun
Definitions
  • A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning.
  • The collection of words a person knows and uses.
  • The stock of words used in a particular field.
  • The words of a language collectively.
  • A range of artistic or stylistic forms or techniques

Etymology

Borrowed from French vocabulaire borrowed from Latin vocābulārium.

Origin

Latin

vocābulārium

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