vocabulary
Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /vəʊˈkabjʊləɹɪ/, /vəˈkabjʊləɹɪ/
  • (America) IPA: /voʊˈkæbjəlɛɹi/, /vəˈkæbjəlɛɹi/
Noun

vocabulary

  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.
    My Russian vocabulary is very limited.
  3. The stock of words used in a particular field.
    The vocabulary of social sciences is often incomprehensible to ordinary people.
  4. The words of a language collectively.
    The vocabulary of any language is influenced by contacts with other cultures.
  5. A range of artistic or stylistic forms or techniques
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