kə noun
2.
a word considered only as a combination of certain sounds or letters, without regard to meaning.
adjective
3.
capable of being spoken.
Origin:
1520–30; < Latin vocābulum a word, a name, equivalent to vocā(re) to call + -bulum noun suffix
1520–30; < Latin vocābulum a word, a name, equivalent to vocā(re) to call + -bulum noun suffix
Related forms
vo·ca·bly, adverb
non·vo·ca·ble, adjective, noun
un·vo·ca·ble, adjective
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Vocable
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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vocable (ˈvəʊkəbəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | any word, either written or spoken, regarded simply as a sequence of letters or spoken sounds, irrespective of its meaning |
| 2. | a vocal sound; vowel |
| —adj | |
| 3. | capable of being uttered |
| [C16: from Latin vocābulum a designation, from vocāre to call] | |
| 'vocably | |
| —adv | |
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