* Different Dictionaries, Different Word Counts: The number of words in a dictionary varies greatly depending on its purpose, size, and the language it covers.
* Defining "Word": What counts as a word? Do you include proper nouns, technical terms, slang, regional variations, and archaic words?
* Constantly Changing: Languages evolve, new words are created, and some words fall out of use. So, even for a specific dictionary, the word count is not static.
To get an idea of the number of words in a specific dictionary:
* Check the dictionary's introduction: Many dictionaries will list the approximate number of entries.
* Search online: Websites like Merriam-Webster or Oxford Dictionaries might have information about the size of their dictionaries.
Keep in mind that no single number can truly represent the vastness of a language's vocabulary.