vocable

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a word that is spoken aloud

Etymology

From Middle English vocable, from Middle French vocable and its etymon, Latin vocābulum, from vocō (“to call”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

spoken word

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