VOCALIC

vocalic

(adjective) being or containing or characterized by vowels; “vocalic sounds”; “the Gaelic language being uncommonly vocalic”- Walter Scott

vocalic

(adjective) relating to or associated with or containing a vowel; “vocalic segments”; “the vocalic ablaut”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

vocalic (not comparable)

Used as a vowel, as opposed to consonantal, especially in Latin.

Antonyms

• consonantal

Source: Wiktionary


Vo*cal"ic, a. Etym: [L. vocalis (sc. littera) a vowel. See Vocal, a.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to vowel sounds; consisting of the vowel sounds. Earle. The Gaelic language being uncommonly vocalic. Sir W. Scott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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