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unvocal

un·vo·cal
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-voh-kuh l]
    • /ʌnˈvoʊ kəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-voh-kuh l]
    • /ʌnˈvoʊ kəl/

Definitions of unvocal word

  • adjective unvocal not outspoken; reserved; not eloquent in speech; inarticulate. 1
  • adjective unvocal not mellifluous, as the speaking voice. 1
  • adjective unvocal not melodious; unmusical: unvocal attempts at writing art songs. 1
  • adjective unvocal not vocal or oral; not involving the voice; (of music) not involving or written for the voice; instrumental 0
  • adjective unvocal (of a person or group of people) not having a voice; not vocal or outspoken; not loud or voluble in speech; not eloquent 0
  • adjective unvocal Not vocal. 0

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Origin of unvocal

First appearance:

before 1765
One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1765-75; un-1 + vocal

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Parts of speech for Unvocal

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unvocal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

unvocal usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unvocal

adj unvocal

  • inarticulate — lacking the ability to express oneself, especially in clear and effective speech: an inarticulate public speaker.
  • incoherent — without logical or meaningful connection; disjointed; rambling: an incoherent sentence.
  • incohesive — Not cohesive.

adjective unvocal

  • maundering — A rambling or pointless discourse.
  • mumbling — to speak in a low indistinct manner, almost to an unintelligible extent; mutter.
  • wordless — speechless, silent, or mute.

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