The exact number of words in the Latin language is difficult to quantify because it is a classical language that was primarily used in written form and not all texts have survived. However, estimates suggest that Latin contains around 250,000 distinct words.
This number includes various forms of words (like different tenses or grammatical cases), and considering new terms were created throughout the centuries as the language evolved, this figure reflects a language enriched by literature, science, law, and religion.
Additionally, many modern languages, especially the Romance languages, have derived a significant portion of their vocabulary from Latin, further complicating attempts to pin down a single number. Latin’s legacy continues to influence languages and fields of study to this day.