preverbal

ver·bal

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vur-buh l]
- /ˈvɜr bəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vur-buh l]
- /ˈvɜr bəl/

Definitions of preverbal word

adjective preverbal of or relating to words: verbal ability. 1
adjective preverbal consisting of or in the form of words: verbal imagery. 1
adjective preverbal expressed in spoken words; oral rather than written: verbal communication; verbal agreement. 1
adjective preverbal consisting of or expressed in words (as opposed to actions): a verbal protest. 1
adjective preverbal pertaining to or concerned with words only (as opposed to ideas, facts, or realities): a purely verbal distinction between two concepts. 1
adjective preverbal corresponding word for word; verbatim: a verbal translation. 1

See all 12 definitions of preverbal

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Origin of preverbal

First appearance:

before 1485

One of the 25% oldest English words

1485-95; < Latin verbālis, equivalent to verb(um) word (see verb) + -ālis -al1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Preverbal

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Preverbal

preverbal popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

preverbal usage trend in Literature

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