Definitions for Vocabulary
voʊˈkæb yəˌlɛr iVo·cab·u·la·ry

Princeton's WordNet(3.80 / 5 votes)Rate this definition:

1. vocabularynoun

   a listing of the words used in some enterprise

2. vocabulary, lexicon, mental lexiconnoun

   a language user's knowledge of words

3. vocabularynoun

   the system of techniques or symbols serving as a means of expression (as in arts or crafts)

   "he introduced a wide vocabulary of techniques"

Wiktionary(3.00 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. vocabularynoun

   A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning.

   Etymology: vocabularium, vocabularius: vocabulaire. See vocable.

2. vocabularynoun

   The collection of words a person knows and uses.

   My Russian vocabulary is very limited.

   Etymology: vocabularium, vocabularius: vocabulaire. See vocable.

3. vocabularynoun

   The stock of words used in a particular field.

   The vocabulary of social sciences is often incomprehensible to ordinary people.

   Etymology: vocabularium, vocabularius: vocabulaire. See vocable.

4. vocabularynoun

   The words of a language collectively.

   The vocabulary of any language is influenced by contacts with other cultures.

   Etymology: vocabularium, vocabularius: vocabulaire. See vocable.

5. vocabularynoun

   A range of artistic or stylistic forms or techniques

   Etymology: vocabularium, vocabularius: vocabulaire. See vocable.

Wikipedia(4.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Vocabulary

   A vocabulary is a set of familiar words within a person's language. A vocabulary, usually developed with age, serves as a useful and fundamental tool for communication and acquiring knowledge. Acquiring an extensive vocabulary is one of the largest challenges in learning a second language.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Vocabularynoun

   a list or collection of words arranged in alphabetical order and explained; a dictionary or lexicon, either of a whole language, a single work or author, a branch of science, or the like; a word-book

   Etymology: [LL. vocabularium, vocabularius: cf. F. vocabulaire. See Vocable.]

2. Vocabularynoun

   a sum or stock of words employed

   Etymology: [LL. vocabularium, vocabularius: cf. F. vocabulaire. See Vocable.]

Freebase(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Vocabulary

   A person's vocabulary is the set of words within a language that are familiar to that person. A vocabulary usually develops with age, and serves as a useful and fundamental tool for communication and acquiring knowledge. Acquiring an extensive vocabulary is one of the largest challenges in learning a second language.

U.S. National Library of Medicine(3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Vocabulary

   The sum or the stock of words used by a language, a group, or an individual. (From Webster, 3d ed)

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. vocabulary

   The system of naval signals based on Sir Home Popham's improvements.

Editors Contribution(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. vocabulary

   The accurate, natural and intuitive known words to communicate and express a specific language in line with the universes truth and the collective plan for the evolution of humanity.

   Our vocabulary is important for us to express truthfully how we feel and to have the freedom to express that truth naturally.

   Submitted by MaryC on June 2, 2020  

Suggested Resources(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. vocabulary

   This Vocabulary Builder game helps you learn new words, improve your vocabulary and explore languages in an easy and fun way!

Matched Categories

1. • Art
   • Cognition
   • Frame Of Reference
   • Wordbook

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Vocabulary' in Nouns Frequency: #2574

How to pronounce Vocabulary?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say Vocabulary in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Vocabulary in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Vocabulary in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Vocabulary in a Sentence

1. Heather Bonikowski:

   One of the primary functions of language is to express identity, and there is something communal about the new vocabulary we are all acquiring during this crisis.

2. Varun Jewalikar and Nishant Verma:

   The aim is to compare the vocabulary size of these musicians, some of them have released a lot more songs than the others because of the sheer longevity of their career and how prolific they are.

3. Patty Duncan:

   Many kids in the United States don't have access to books, so( Vooks) works to combat that with a product that's really easy for them to get into, our videos bring vocabulary and stories to life.

4. Larry Yepez:

   They tell you to remove the word 'can't' from your vocabulary. Don't you ever say that word again -- can't. And then they say -- take the pain.

5. Shelley Anderson:

   A cenotaph, a vocabulary word I learned from the governor of Texas ... When you put up a headstone, but there's no actual body buried, it's called a cenotaph.

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