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vo·cal·ic
I. \vōˈkalik, vəˈ-, -lēk\ adjective
Etymology: probably from (assumed) New Latin vocalicus, from Latin vocalis vowel (from feminine of vocalis sounding, sonorous, vocal) + -icus -ic
1. : marked by or consisting of vowels
< the Gaelic language being uncommonly vocalic — Sir Walter Scott >
2.
a. : being or functioning as a vowel
< vocalic and consonantal sounds >
b. : of, relating to, or associated with a vowel
< a vocalic sign >
< the vocalic ablaut >
3. : having the character or some of the characteristics of a vowel sound
< the vocalic nature of r — John Peile >
4. : characterized by vowel change
< vocalic preterits >
• vo·cal·i·cal·ly adverb
II. noun
(-s)
: a vowel sound or phoneme or a diphthong or triphthong that functions as the peak of syllables : a syllabic nucleus |