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Definition of Vocative
1. Noun. The case (in some inflected languages) used when the referent of the noun is being addressed.
2. Adjective. Relating to a case used in some languages. "Vocative verb endings"
Definition of Vocative
1. a. Of or pertaining to calling; used in calling; specifically (Gram.), used in address; appellative; -- said of that case or form of the noun, pronoun, or adjective, in which a person or thing is addressed; as, Domine, O Lord.
2. n. The vocative case.
3. a. Of or pertaining to calling; used in calling; specifically (Gram.), used in address; appellative; -- said of that case or form of the noun, pronoun, or adjective, in which a person or thing is addressed; as, Domine, O Lord.
4. n. The vocative case.
Definition of Vocative
1. Adjective. Of or pertaining to calling; used in calling or vocation. ¹
2. Adjective. (grammar) used in address; appellative; — said of that case or form of the noun, pronoun, or adjective, in which a person or thing is addressed; as, ''Domine'', O Lord. ¹
3. Noun. (grammar) The vocative case ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Vocative
1. a grammatical case used in some languages [n -S]