Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vocable
noun
/ˈvoʊ.kə.bəl/
Definition
A single word or a term that can be expressed verbally.
Examples
- The linguist analyzed the vocable used in the indigenous language.
- Even though it was a simple vocable, it held deep significance in the song.
- Teachers often encourage students to use new vocables in sentences.
Meaning
In linguistics, a vocable is any phonetic word or sound that carries meaning and can be spoken.
Synonyms
- word
- term
- expression
- utterance
