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vocal

/ˈvəʊ.kəl/ /ˈvoʊ.kəl/

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noun

A vocal sound; specifically, a purely vocal element of speech, unmodified except by resonance; a vowel or a diphthong; a tonic element; a tonic; distinguished from a subvocal, and a nonvocal

Examples :

"The singer's powerful vocal was captivating the audience. "

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noun

(Roman Catholic Church) A man who has a right to vote in certain elections.

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"The vocal in our parish voted in favor of the new church building. "

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adjective

Of or pertaining to the voice or speech

Examples :

"vocal problems"

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adjective

Examples :

"The vocal student always participates in class discussions. "

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adjective

Uttered or modulated by the voice; oral

Examples :

"vocal melody"

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adjective

Of or pertaining to a voice sound; spoken

Examples :

"The teacher's vocal instructions were clear and easy to understand. "

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adjective

Consisting of, or characterized by, voice, or tone produced in the larynx, which may be modified, either by resonance, as in the case of the vowels, or by obstructive action, as in certain consonants, such as v, l, etc., or by both, as in the nasals (m), (n), ng; sonant; intonated; voiced. See voice, and vowel

Examples :

"The teacher had a very vocal opinion on the new school policy. "

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adjective

Of or pertaining to a vowel; having the character of a vowel; vowel

Examples :

"a vocal sound"

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adjective

Loud; getting oneself heard.

Examples :

"The protesters were very vocal in their message to the mayor."

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