Wordstock
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wordstock is a noun meaning (puristic) The vocabulary (set of words) of a language.
Meaning
(puristic) The vocabulary (set of words) of a language.
Example Sentences
Also, the wordstock of Unilingua is considered a priori, that is, there is no deliberate association with words or roots in existing natural languages.
Among the English words that were added to the Hungarian wordstock at the beginning of the twentieth century, we find many associated with sports, entertainment, fashion, high life[…]
Word Forms
- wordstocks
- word-stock
Synonyms for wordstock
Depending on context, synonyms include wordhoard, lexicon.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include word list, wordcount, stockmarket, wordsearch, glottonym, bibliotheke.
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