Vocabulary: meaning, definitions and examples

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vocabulary

 

[ vəˈkæbjʊləri ]

Context #1 | Noun

study

A list or collection of words and their meanings, often organized alphabetically.

Synonyms

glossary, lexicon, word list

Examples of usage

  • She expanded her vocabulary by learning a new word every day.
  • He used a dictionary to look up unfamiliar words in his vocabulary.
Context #2 | Noun

language

The words used in a particular language or by a particular person or group of people.

Synonyms

jargon, language, terminology

Examples of usage

  • The vocabulary of English has many loanwords from other languages.
  • His extensive vocabulary allowed him to express himself eloquently.
Context #3 | Noun

range

The range of words known or used by a person or group.

Synonyms

lexicon, repertoire, word stock

Examples of usage

  • She has a limited vocabulary when it comes to technical terms.
  • The writer's rich vocabulary enhanced the depth of his writing.

Translations

Translations of the word "vocabulary" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vocabulário

🇮🇳 शब्दावली

🇩🇪 Wortschatz

🇮🇩 kosakata

🇺🇦 словник

🇵🇱 słownictwo

🇯🇵 語彙 (ごい)

🇫🇷 vocabulaire

🇪🇸 vocabulario

🇹🇷 kelime bilgisi

🇰🇷 어휘 (어휘력)

🇸🇦 مفردات

🇨🇿 slovní zásoba

🇸🇰 slovná zásoba

🇨🇳 词汇 (cíhuì)

🇸🇮 besednjak

🇮🇸 orðaforði

🇰🇿 сөздік

🇬🇪 ლექსიკა

🇦🇿 leksikon

🇲🇽 vocabulario

Etymology

The word 'vocabulary' comes from the Latin word 'vocabularium', meaning a list of words. It entered the English language in the 16th century. Over time, the term has evolved to refer not only to a list of words but also to the range of words known or used by a person or in a particular language. Developing a diverse vocabulary is essential for effective communication and language comprehension.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,188 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.