English Words Note. 14

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

4

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

5

: of, relating to, or resembling the voice <vocal impairment>

— vo·cal·i·ty noun

— vo·cal·ly adverb

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Examples of VOCAL

1. music with vocal and instrumental parts
2. She is a vocal critic of the new law.
3. 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

Related to VOCAL

Synonyms: oral, spoken, uttered, voiced

Antonyms: nonvocal

 

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