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Definition of Vocative
1. Adjective. Relating to a case used in some languages. "Vocative verb endings"
2. Noun. The case (in some inflected languages) used when the referent of the noun is being addressed.
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]