vocal
1vo·cal
adj \ˈvō-kəl\Definition of VOCAL
1
a : uttered by the voice : oral b : produced in the larynx : uttered with voice
2
: relating to, composed or arranged for, or sung by the human voice <vocal music>
3
: vocalic
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a : having or exercising the power of producing voice, speech, or sound b : expressive c : full of voices : resounding d : given to expressing oneself freely or insistently : outspoken <a highly vocal critic> e : expressed in words
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: of, relating to, or resembling the voice <vocal impairment>
— vo·cal·i·ty \vō-ˈka-lə-tē\ noun
— vo·cal·ly \ˈvō-kə-lē\ adverb
See Examples of VOCAL
- music with vocal and instrumental parts
- She is a vocal critic of the new law.
- He was very vocal in his criticism of me.
Origin of VOCAL
Middle English, from Latin vocalis, from voc-, vox voice — more at voice
First Known Use: 14th century
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