corpus

//ˈkɔːr.pəs//
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Noun

corpusSingular
corporaPlural
1

A large collection of written texts or spoken material used for linguistic research and analysis.

The researchers used a corpus of over one million words to study language patterns.

2

The main body or principal part of an organ or structure, especially in anatomy.

The corpus of the stomach is the largest part of the organ.

3

A complete collection of writings or works, especially by a single author.

The university library houses the complete corpus of Shakespeare's works.

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