verbal

English

/ˈvɜː.bəl/, /ˈvɝ.bəl/

adj
Definitions
  • Of or relating to words.
  • 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.
  • (obsolete) Abounding with words; verbose.

Etymology

Derived from Old French verbal derived from Latin verbālis suffix from English verb root from Proto-Indo-European *werh₁- (speak, say, tell).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*werh₁-

Gloss

speak, say, tell

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

話

Emoji
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