ver·bal 
(vûrbəl)
(vûrbəl)adj.
1. Of, relating to, or associated with words: a detailed verbal description.
2.
a. Concerned with words only rather than with content or ideas: a merely verbal distinction.
b. Consisting of words alone without action: a verbal confrontation.
3. Expressed in spoken rather than written words; oral: a verbal contract.
4. Corresponding word for word; literal: a verbal translation.
5. Grammar
a. Relating to, having the nature or function of, or derived from a verb.
b. Used to form verbs: a verbal suffix.
6. Of or relating to proficiency in the use and understanding of words: a verbal aptitude test.
n.
Grammar
Grammar
A verbal noun or adjective.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin verbālis, from Latin verbum, word; see VERB.]
verbal·ly adv.