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vocalic

 
Dictionary: vo·cal·ic   (vō-kăl'ĭk) pronunciation
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adj.
  1. Containing, marked by, or consisting of vowels.
  2. Of, relating to, or having the nature of a vowel.
vocalically vo·cal'i·cal·ly adv.

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    Characterized by, containing, or functioning as a vowel or vowels: vocal, vowel. See sounds/pleasant sounds/unpleasant sounds/neutral sounds or silence.

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The adjective has 3 meanings:

Meaning #1: being or containing or characterized by vowels
  Antonym: consonantal (meaning #1)

Meaning #2: relating to or associated with or containing a vowel
  Pertains to noun: vowel (meaning #1)

Meaning #3: (phonology) of liquids and nasals
  Synonym: syllabic
  Antonym: consonantal (meaning #3)

 
 
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