Synonyms for

Vocabulary

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

Definition

Vocabulary refers to the set of words that are used in a particular language, field of study, or by a particular person or group.

Synonyms & similar words

lexicon mentallexicon lexicon dictionary glossary jargon terminology language lingo phrasing speech verbiage wordbook word-hoard wordlist

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Formal

lexicon terminology jargon

Informal

word-hoard lingo jargon

Literary

diction parlance

Antonyms

ignorance illiteracy inarticulacy silence muteness

Common collocations

  • extensive vocabulary
  • limited vocabulary
  • improve vocabulary
  • acquire vocabulary
  • rich vocabulary
  • basic vocabulary
  • specialized vocabulary

Word family

noun vocabulary
verb vocabularize

Usage note

While 'vocabulary' is a general term for a set of words, 'jargon' often refers to specialized terms used by a particular group or profession.

Example sentences

  1. I need to work on expanding my vocabulary.
  2. The teacher gave us a list of vocabulary words to study.
  3. Knowing a lot of vocabulary can help you communicate better.
  4. The medical field has its own vocabulary that can be hard to understand.
  5. Reading books is a great way to learn new vocabulary.

Quotes

  • The limits of my language means the limits of my world. - Ludwig Wittgenstein
  • A man's character may be learned from the adjectives which he habitually uses in conversation. - Mark Twain
  • Words are pale shadows of forgotten names. As names have power, words have power. Words can light fires in the minds of men. Words can wring tears from the hardest hearts. - Patrick Rothfuss

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