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   Vo·cab·u·lar·y

   /vōˈkabyəˌlerē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the body of words used in a particular language. Similar lexiconword stocklexis
   • ▪ words used on a particular occasion or in a particular sphere: "the vocabulary of law"
   • ▪ the body of words known to an individual person: "he had a wide vocabulary"
   • ▪ a list of difficult or unfamiliar words with an explanation of their meanings, accompanying a piece of specialist or foreign-language text. Similar wordbookdictionaryword listwordfinderglossarylexiconconcordancethesaurus
   • ▪ a range of artistic or stylistic forms, techniques, or movements: "dance companies have their own vocabularies of movement"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (denoting a list of words with definitions or translations): from medieval Latin vocabularius, from Latin vocabulum (see vocable).

   Scrabble Points: 20

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   • U

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   • Y

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   The meaning of VOCABULARY is a list or collection of words or of words and phrases usually alphabetically arranged and explained or defined : lexicon. How to use vocabulary in a sentence. The Vocabulary of Vocabulary.

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   Vocabulary is all about words — the words in a language or a special set of words you are trying to learn. Vocabulary is so important, we even created a web site to help expand yours.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVOCABULARY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   VOCABULARY definition: 1. all the words known and used by a particular person: 2. all the words that exist in a…. Learn more.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › vocabularyVOCABULARY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Vocabulary definition: the stock of words used by or known to a particular people or group of persons. See examples of VOCABULARY used in a sentence.

6. www.vocabulary.comVocabulary.com - Learn Words - English Dictionary

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   A dictionary for learning. Whether you’re looking up a specific word or just browsing, you’ll find a universe of friendly explanations and fun activities designed to educate and entertain. Learn more. FOR LEARNERS. A scientific and fun way to improve vocabulary.

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   World’s smartest, fastest dictionary. 35,000 worksheets, games, and lesson plans. Vocabulary.com is the world's best dictionary for English definitions, synonyms, quizzes, word games, example sentences, idioms, slang phrases, medical terms, legal terms, Vocabulary Bowl, and more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryVOCABULARY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   VOCABULARY meaning: 1. all the words known and used by a particular person: 2. all the words that exist in a…. Learn more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionvocabulary noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of vocabulary noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVOCABULARY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    Your vocabulary is the total number of words you know in a particular language. His speech is immature, his vocabulary limited. We read to improve our vocabularies.

11. www.britannica.com › topic › vocabularyVocabulary | Definition, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

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    vocabulary, inventory of words used by a particular person or group or the words in a particular language or field of knowledge. The term comes from the Latin vocabulum, meaning designation or name. There are two types of vocabulary: active and passive.