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basic vocabulary

noun

, Linguistics.
  1. the set of lexical items in a language that are most resistant to replacement, referring to the most common and universal elements of human experience, such as parts of the body ( foot, eye ), universal features of the environment ( water, star ), common activities ( eat, sleep ), and the lowest numerals.


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Example Sentences

Upon this foundation of a sound accent and a basic vocabulary must be built the general fabric of the language.

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