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- [voh-kuh l]
- /ˈvoʊ kəl/
- /ˈvəʊ.kəl/
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- [voh-kuh l]
- /ˈvoʊ kəl/
Definitions of vocal word
- adjective vocal of, relating to, or uttered with the voice: the vocal mechanism; vocal criticism. 1
- adjective vocal rendered by or intended for singing: vocal music. 1
- adjective vocal having a voice: A dog is a vocal, but not a verbal, being. 1
- adjective vocal giving forth sound with or as with a voice. 1
- adjective vocal inclined to express oneself in words, especially copiously or insistently: a vocal advocate of reform. 1
- adjective vocal Phonetics. vocalic (def 1). voiced. 1
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Origin of vocal
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 Vocal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
vocal 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
vocal usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for vocal
adj vocal
- articulate — If you describe someone as articulate, you mean that they are able to express their thoughts and ideas easily and well.
- verbal — of or relating to words: verbal ability.
- singing — to utter words or sounds in succession with musical modulations of the voice; vocalize melodically.
- sonant — sounding; having sound.
- lyric — (of poetry) having the form and musical quality of a song, and especially the character of a songlike outpouring of the poet's own thoughts and feelings, as distinguished from epic and dramatic poetry.
Antonyms for vocal
adj vocal
- introverted — a shy person.
- written — a past participle of write.
- modest — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- shy — bashful; retiring.
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