verbal

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or denoting words or speech; spoken.

  - "The verbal report was lengthy and detailed."
  - "The verbal agreement was not binding."
  - "Verbal communication is essential in human relationships."

• adjective

  Expressing or capable of expressing ideas, thoughts, or feelings through speech.

  - "She is a verbal child, always talking."
  - "The teacher encouraged verbal participation in class."
  - "Verbal skills are important for effective communication."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈvɝ.bəl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

implied , unsaid , non-verbal , substantive , preverbal

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Synonyms

non-finite verb , lectic , literal , verbatim , rhematic , wordish

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with verbal
moral , oral , coral , goral

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Verbal (English) : Relating to or denoting words or speech
   

2. Verbal (Latin) : Word, speech
   

3. Verbal (Medical) : Relating to or denoting speech or language
   

4. Verbal (Legal) : Relating to or denoting a trial or hearing in court
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. verbal (English) : Relating to or denoting words or speech
   

2. verbal (Latin) : Word, speech
   

3. verbal (Medical) : Relating to or denoting speech or language
   

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Variants

List of all variants of verbal that leads to same result
verbal , verbals , verbal auxiliaries , verbal auxiliary , verbal noun , verbal nouns , verbal abuse , proces-verbal , proces-verbaux

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Forms

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verbs: speak, talk, communicate, discuss, argue, debate, etc., plural form: verbals, comparative form: more verbal, more eloquent, superlative form: most verbal, most eloquent

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Etymology

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From Old French verbe, from Latin verbum 'word'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'verbal' comes from the Latin word 'verbum', which means 'word'.

2. The longest word in the English language that can be spelled using only the letters in the word 'verbal' is 'unquestionably'.

3. The word 'verbal' appears in the title of a famous poem by T.S. Eliot called 'The Waste Land'.

4. The term 'verbal agreement' refers to a promise or commitment made through spoken communication, rather than a written contract.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nonverbal communication: Communication that does not rely on spoken or written language, such as body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice.

2. Written communication: Communication that relies on written language, such as letters, emails, and texts.

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Culture

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In literature, 'verbal' is often used to describe the use of language and speech in literature. For example, in Shakespeare's plays, the characters often engage in lengthy and eloquent speeches, demonstrating their mastery of the 'verbal' arts. In music, the term 'verbal' is sometimes used to describe lyrics or vocals.

How to Memorize "verbal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person speaking, see their lips moving as they form words. Visualize a book filled with words and sentences.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'verbal' with 'speech' or 'words'. Think of the word 'eloquent' when you see or hear the word 'verbal'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'V-E-R-B-A-L' to remember the meaning: 'V' for Verbal, 'E' for Expression, 'R' for Reaching out, 'B' for Brain, 'A' for Articulating, 'L' for Language.

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