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Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

vocabulary

Pronunciation:/vəʊˈkabjʊləɹɪ//voʊˈkæbjəlɛɹi/

noun

Definitions

  1. A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning.

  2. The collection of words a person knows and uses.

    Example: My Russian vocabulary is very limited.

  3. The stock of words used in a particular field.

    Example: The vocabulary of social sciences is often incomprehensible to ordinary people.

  4. The words of a language collectively.

    Example: The vocabulary of any language is influenced by contacts with other cultures.