* No single, official dictionary exists: Different dictionaries have varying word counts, depending on their inclusion criteria (formal vs. informal words, slang, technical terms, etc.).
* New words are constantly being created: Through innovation, technology, and cultural changes, new words emerge all the time.
* Language is dynamic: Word usage changes over time, with some words becoming obsolete while others gain popularity.
However, some estimates place the number of words in the English language between 170,000 and 1 million, depending on the source and criteria used.
It's important to note that these are just estimates, and the true number is likely much higher than any single figure.