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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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vocative

vocational vocational education vocational guidance vocational program vocational rehabilitation vocational rehabilitation program vocational school vocational schools vocational training vocationalism

vocationalisms vocationalist vocationalists vocationally vocations vocative (current term) vocative case vocative cases vocatively vocatives

voceru voces vochtenite vociferance vociferant vociferate vociferated vociferates vociferating vociferation

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