Verbal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈvɜː.bəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Verbal is an adjective meaning Of or relating to words.
Meaning
Of or relating to words.
More Meanings
- Concerned with the words, rather than the substance of a text.
- Consisting of words only.
- Expressly spoken rather than written; oral.
- (grammar) Derived from, or having the nature of a verb.
- (grammar) Used to form a verb.
- Capable of speech.
- Word for word.
Example Sentences
a verbal contract
a verbal testimony
a verbal translation
It was not a verbal remark, but a proceeding in dumb-show
Word Forms
- verbals
- verbaling
- verballing
- verbaled
- verballed
Synonyms for verbal
Depending on context, synonyms include lectic, wordish, rhematic, literal, verbatim, prolix.
Antonyms for verbal
Common opposites include implied, unsaid, substantive, preverbal, non-verbal, mathematical.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spoken, communicatory, prolix, communicative, rhetorical, linguistic.
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