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- [ver-nak-yuh-ler, vuh-nak-]
- /vərˈnæk yə lər, vəˈnæk-/
- /vəˈnæk.jʊ.lər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ver-nak-yuh-ler, vuh-nak-]
- /vərˈnæk yə lər, vəˈnæk-/
Definitions of vernacular word
- adjective vernacular (of language) native or indigenous (opposed to literary or learned). 2
- adjective vernacular expressed or written in the native language of a place, as literary works: a vernacular poem. 1
- adjective vernacular using such a language: a vernacular speaker. 1
- adjective vernacular of or relating to such a language. 1
- adjective vernacular using plain, everyday, ordinary language. 1
- adjective vernacular of, relating to, or characteristic of architectural vernacular. 1
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Origin of vernacular
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin vernācul(us) household, domestic, native (apparently adj. use of vernāculus, diminutive of verna slave born in the master's household, though derivation unclear) + -ar1
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Parts of speech for Vernacular
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
vernacular popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
vernacular usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for vernacular
noun vernacular
- argot — An argot is a special language used by a particular group of people, which other people find difficult to understand.
- brogue — If someone has a brogue, they speak English with a strong accent, especially Irish or Scots.
- by-word — a word or phrase associated with some person or thing; a characteristic expression, typical greeting, or the like.
- dialect — A dialect is a form of a language that is spoken in a particular area.
- doublespeak — evasive, ambiguous language that is intended to deceive or confuse.
adj vernacular
- colloquial — of or relating to conversation
- countrywide — Something that happens or exists countrywide happens or exists throughout the whole of a particular country.
- demotic — Demotic language is the type of informal language used by ordinary people.
- dialectal — of a dialect.
- dialectical — In philosophy, Dialectical is used to describe situations, theories, and methods which depend on resolving opposing factors.
adjective vernacular
- conversational — Conversational means relating to, or similar to, casual and informal talk.
- folk — Usually, folks. (used with a plural verb) people in general: Folks say there wasn't much rain last summer.
- informal — without formality or ceremony; casual: an informal visit.
- jive — swing music or early jazz.
- local — low-cal.
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See also
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