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vocabulary

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Noun
pl: vocabularies

This term describes the lexicon of a person or a specialized field, carrying a connotation of intellectual capacity or professional expertise. It suggests a structured collection of linguistic tools used to communicate specific ideas or technical concepts. While typically used as a countable noun when referring to specific lists or sets of words, it functions as an uncountable noun when discussing the general concept of a language's word stock.

Meanings

Noun

The entire body of words known and used by a particular person, or a specific group of people.

"His vocabulary is impressive for a child of five."

Noun

The set of words within a particular language or used in a specific field of study or profession.

"The medical vocabulary can be daunting for laypeople to understand."

Noun

A list of words in a foreign language, together with their meanings in the native language, used for study.

"The students were assigned to memorize the weekly vocabulary."

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