vocabulary

vo·cab·u·lar·y

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The words you know make up your vocabulary.

noun

Vocabulary is the all the language and words either used or understood by a person or group of people.

An example of vocabulary is all the words that a toddler understands.
An example of vocabulary is the language used by doctors.

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vocabulary

noun

pl. -·lar·ies

a list of words and, often, phrases, abbreviations, inflectional forms, etc., usually arranged in alphabetical order and defined or otherwise identified, as in a dictionary or glossary
all the words of a language
1. all the words used by a particular person, socioeconomic group, profession, etc.
  in full active vocabulary
2. all the words recognized and understood, although not necessarily used, by a particular person
  in full passive vocabulary
an interrelated group of nonverbal symbols, signs, gestures, etc. used for communication or expression in a particular art, skill, etc.

Origin of vocabulary

Medieval Latin vocabularium from Classical Latin vocabulum, a word: see vocable

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vocabulary

noun

pl. vo·cab·u·lar·ies

All the words of a language.
The sum of words used by, understood by, or at the command of a particular person or group.
A list of words and often phrases, usually arranged alphabetically and defined or translated; a lexicon or glossary.
A supply of expressive means; a repertoire of communication: a dancer's vocabulary of movement.

Origin of vocabulary

French vocabulaire from Old French from Medieval Latin vocābulārium from neuter of vocābulārius of words from Latin vocābulum name ; see vocable .

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Noun

(plural vocabularies)

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