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vo·cal
 vocal
- pronunciation:
- vo
k
 l
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
pertaining to or produced by the voice.
Speaking involves various types of vocal sounds.- synonyms:
- oral, uttered, vocalized, voiced
- antonyms:
- nonvocal
- similar words:
- articulated, spoken, verbal
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| definition 2: |
capable of producing sound by the voice.
These monkeys are highly vocal animals. |
| definition 3: |
performed by singing.
Gregorian chant is a medieval form of vocal music.- synonyms:
- lyric
- similar words:
- choral, operatic
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| definition 4: |
given to direct verbal expression; outspoken.
The workers have become more vocal in their complaints recently.- synonyms:
- free-spoken, outspoken, vociferous
- similar words:
- forthright, loud, loudmouthed, plain-spoken, talkative, voluble
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| related words: |
articulate, musical, oral |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a vocal sound.
- synonyms:
- speech, utterance, vocalization
- similar words:
- articulation
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| definition 2: |
a piece of popular music composed for the voice, often with instrumental accompaniment; song.
- synonyms:
- song
- similar words:
- anthem, ballad, chorus, ditty, folk song, lullaby, serenade, torch song
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| derivation: |
vocally (adv.) |
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