Synonyms for

Corpus

Verb / ˈkɔ:rpʌs / Another word for corpus — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the main body or collection of writings of a particular type or on a particular subject

Synonyms & similar words

principal principalsum collection body compilation assemblage aggregate mass heap pile stack bank cluster array group set series sequence catalog index archive library

Synonyms by register

Formal

body collection archive compilation

Literary

hoard store repository

Antonyms

fragment part piece segment section excerpt selection

Common collocations

  • large corpus
  • textual corpus
  • linguistic corpus
  • digital corpus
  • corpus linguistics
  • corpus data
  • corpus analysis

Word family

noun corpus

Usage note

Primarily used in academic and technical contexts, especially linguistics and literature. Refers to a large and structured collection of texts or data.

Example sentences

  1. The corpus of scientific research on global warming is vast.
  2. The corpus of ancient Greek literature includes works by Homer and Sophocles.
  3. The corpus of data collected by the research team was analyzed and interpreted.
  4. The corpus of paintings in the museum includes works by Rembrandt and Van Gogh.
  5. The corpus of legal precedents helped the lawyer prepare her case.

Quotes

  • The corpus of knowledge about the human body has grown exponentially in recent years.
  • The corpus of literature by African-American authors is a testament to their creativity and resilience.
  • The corpus of scientific research on cancer has led to breakthroughs in treatment and prevention.

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