Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [voh-kuh l]
- /ˈvoʊ kəl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [voh-kuh l]
- /ˈvoʊ kəl/
Definitions of nonvocal word
- adjective nonvocal of, relating to, or uttered with the voice: the vocal mechanism; vocal criticism. 1
- adjective nonvocal rendered by or intended for singing: vocal music. 1
- adjective nonvocal having a voice: A dog is a vocal, but not a verbal, being. 1
- adjective nonvocal giving forth sound with or as with a voice. 1
- adjective nonvocal inclined to express oneself in words, especially copiously or insistently: a vocal advocate of reform. 1
- adjective nonvocal Phonetics. vocalic (def 1). voiced. 1
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Origin of nonvocal
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin vōcālis, equivalent to vōc- (stem of vōx) voice + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Nonvocal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nonvocal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
nonvocal usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nonvocal
adjective nonvocal
- silent — making no sound; quiet; still: a silent motor.
- hushed — Having a calm and still silence.
- imperceptible — very slight, gradual, or subtle: the imperceptible slope of the road.
- muffled — to wrap with something to deaden or prevent sound: to muffle drums.
- hear — to perceive by the ear: Didn't you hear the doorbell?
Antonyms for nonvocal
adjective nonvocal
- agitated — If someone is agitated, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- clamorous — If you describe people or their voices as clamorous, you mean they are talking loudly or shouting.
- communicative — Someone who is communicative talks to people, for example about their feelings, and tells people things.
- explicit — Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
- noisy — abounding in or full of noise: a noisy assembly hall.
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