Definition of Speaking

1. Noun. The utterance of intelligible speech.

Exact synonyms: Speech Production
Generic synonyms: Utterance, Vocalization
Specialized synonyms: Speech, Susurration, Voicelessness, Whisper, Whispering
Derivative terms: Speak, Speak

2. Adjective. Capable of or involving speech or speaking. "A speaking part in the play"
Similar to: Tongued
Antonyms: Nonspeaking

3. Noun. Delivering an address to a public audience. "People came to see the candidates and hear the speechmaking"
Exact synonyms: Oral Presentation, Public Speaking, Speechmaking
Specialized synonyms: Reading, Recital, Recitation, Debate, Disputation, Public Debate
Generic synonyms: Address, Speech
Derivative terms: Speak

Definition of Speaking

1. a. Uttering speech; used for conveying speech; as, man is a speaking animal; a speaking tube.

2. n. The act of uttering words.

Definition of Speaking

1. Adjective. Used in speaking. ¹

2. Adjective. Expressive; eloquent. ¹

3. Adjective. Involving speaking. ¹

4. Adjective. Having the ability of speech. ¹

5. Noun. One's ability to communicate vocally in a given language. ¹

6. Noun. The act of communicating vocally. ¹

7. Noun. An oral recitation of e.g. a story. ¹

8. Verb. (present participle of speak) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Speaking

1. a speech or discourse [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Speaking

speaker unit
speakeress
speakeresses
speakerine
speakerines
speakerless
speakerly
speakerphone
speakerphones
speakers
speakership
speakerships
speakest
speaketh
speakin'
speaking (current term)
speaking(a)
speaking clock
speaking clocks
speaking in tongues
speaking of
speaking trumpet
speaking tube
speakingly
speakings
speako
speakout
speakouts
speaks
speaks in tongues

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