Main Entry: ¹vo·cal

Pronunciation: \ˈvō-kəl\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin vocalis, from voc-, vox voice — more at voice

Date: 14th century

1 a : uttered by the voice : oral b : produced in the larynx : uttered with voice
2 : relating to, composed or arranged for, or sung by the human voice <vocal music>
3 : vocalic
4 a : having or exercising the power of producing voice, speech, or sound b : expressive c : full of voices : resounding d : given to expressing oneself freely or insistently : outspoken <a highly vocal critic> e : expressed in words
5 : of, relating to, or resembling the voice <vocal impairment>

— vo·cal·i·ty \vō-ˈka-lə-tē\ noun

— vo·cal·ly \ˈvō-kə-lē\ adverb