vernacular
1 antonyms and opposites of vernacular, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The everyday, informal language spoken by ordinary people in a particular place, as opposed to formal or literary language.
Antonyms
How to use vernacular
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin vernaculus, "native, domestic," originally describing something belonging to home-born slaves — later broadened to mean anything native or local.
Full origin of vernacular →Frequently asked questions
What does “vernacular” mean?
The word “vernacular” means the everyday, informal language spoken by ordinary people in a particular place, as opposed to formal or literary language. In plain terms, the everyday way people actually talk (or build, or make things) in a particular place, as opposed to the "official" or formal version.
How do you pronounce “vernacular”?
“Vernacular” is pronounced vuh-NAK-yuh-luh (/vɚˈnækjəlɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “vernacular” in a sentence?
Here is “vernacular” used in a sentence: “The novel is written in the local vernacular rather than standard English.”
What is the opposite of “vernacular”?
The opposite of “vernacular” — its antonyms — is unvernacular.
What part of speech is “vernacular”?
Depending on how it is used, “vernacular” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “vernacular” come from?
The word “vernacular” comes from Latin. From Latin vernaculus, "native, domestic," originally describing something belonging to home-born slaves — later broadened to mean anything native or local.
Is “vernacular” a common word?
“Vernacular” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “vernacular” have?
“Vernacular” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the everyday, informal language spoken by ordinary people in a particular place, as opposed to formal or literary language.