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Vocalic

Vo-cal′ic

(vō̍-kăl′ĭk)
,
Adj.
[L.
vocalis
(sc.
littera
) a vowel. See
Vocal
,
Adj.
]
Of or pertaining to vowel sounds; consisting of the vowel sounds.
Earle.
The Gaelic language being uncommonly
vocalic
.
Sir W. Scott.

Definition 2024


vocalic

vocalic

English

Adjective

vocalic (not comparable)

  1. Used as a vowel, as opposed to consonantal, especially in Latin.

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