GoKawiilMerriam-Webster adds 'agentic', 'vibe coding' and other AI terms to dictionary
Merriam-Webster has added a batch of artificial-intelligence and computing terms to its online dictionary, including 'agentic', 'AGI', 'compute', 'vibe coding' and 'natural language processing'. Lexicographer Peter Sokolowski said the words were selected after appearing repeatedly in mainstream media, with specialist 'definers' writing definitions aimed at general readers.
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The inclusion suggests that AI terminology once confined to technical circles has become common enough in everyday discourse to require public explanation, according to Sokolowski. This could reflect how digital media has given ordinary readers more exposure to specialist jargon, blurring the line between technical and popular vocabulary.
- Merriam-Webster added AI terms like 'agentic', 'AGI' and 'vibe coding' in September.
- Words qualify for inclusion after repeated appearances in mainstream media.
- Specialist 'definers' translate technical meanings into definitions for general audiences.
Source: nature.com — Glickman, 2026-10-01
Published there as: “Sign of the times: AI lingo muscles into esteemed dictionary”
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