vocabulary

noun
UK: /vəˈkæbjələri/
US: /voʊˈkæbjələri/

  1. All the words known and used by a particular person.

    1. I have a small vocabulary.
    2. A wide vocabulary helps in understanding complex literary works and writing effectively.

  2. A list of words with their meanings, often for learning a new language.

    1. This book has a vocabulary section.
    2. She diligently studied the vocabulary list before the Spanish test.

  3. The range of artistic forms or techniques used in a particular field.

    1. His music vocabulary is very modern.
    2. The architect employs a diverse vocabulary of materials in his designs.

Synonyms

mother tongue speech second language terminology body language locution phrase cant term idiom tag dictionary sign phrasing label argot nomenclature turn of phrase corpus expression alphabet register spelling slang grammar voice construction glossary syntax parlance punctuation jargon etymology book rhetoric phraseology semantics wording stylistics lingo philology delivery reference book thesaurus index writing store patois storehouse style treasury language knowledge usage lore vernacular range shibboleth reach wordbook resource lexicon

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vocabulary" in English means: All the words known and used by a particular person., A list of words with their meanings, often for learning a new language., The range of artistic forms or techniques used in a particular field..

The phonetic transcription of "vocabulary" is /vəˈkæbjələri/ in British English and /voʊˈkæbjələri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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Example usage of "vocabulary": "I have a small vocabulary.". More examples on the page.