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vernacular
[ ver-nak-yuh-ler, vuh-nak- ]
/ vÉrËnĂŠk yÉ lÉr, vÉËnĂŠk- /
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Origin of vernacular
First recorded in 1595â1605; from Latin vernÄcul(us), âhousehold, domestic, nativeâ (apparently adjective use of vernÄculus, diminutive of verna âslave born in the master's householdâ; further origin uncertain) + -ar1
synonym study for vernacular
9, 10. See language.
OTHER WORDS FROM vernacular
ver·nac·u·lar·ly, adverbnon·ver·nac·u·lar, adjectiveWords nearby vernacular
Vermonter, vermouth, vermouth cassis, Vern, Verna, vernacular, vernacularism, vernacularize, vernal, vernal equinox, vernal grass
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How to use vernacular in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for vernacular
vernacular
/ (vÉËnĂŠkjÊlÉ) /
noun
the vernacular the commonly spoken language or dialect of a particular people or place
a local style of architecture, in which ordinary houses are builtthis architect has re-created a true English vernacular
adjective
relating to, using, or in the vernacular
designating or relating to the common name of an animal or plant
built in the local style of ordinary houses, rather than a grand architectural style
Derived forms of vernacular
vernacularly, adverbWord Origin for vernacular
C17: from Latin vernÄculus belonging to a household slave, from verna household slave
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