It involves comparison to reconstruct, if you like, the ancient vocabularies that present-day languages are derived from. |
In this case, the youngsters share an interest in growing abnormally large vocabularies, though the mechanics of spelling often outpace comprehension. |
This is why communities of practice adopt formal vocabularies, so that ambiguity can be reduced and clarity improved. |
The dialogue participates in this uneasy sense of dislocation, being composed of vocabularies that effect various degrees of depersonalisation. |
Mixing ballet, modern, and colloquial dance vocabularies, he produces works with a lot of surface appeal. |
He had a smattering of most things, this uncle, especially the vocabularies. |