Meaning of 'verbal'

Find the meaning of the word ‘verbal’

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Meaning of ‘verbal’

6 definitions found.

verbal

adjective

communicated in the form of words

Example: "Verbal imagery is central to poetry."

adjective

prolix

Example: "The interviewee was quite verbal."

adjective

relating to or having facility in the use of words

Example: "A good poet is a verbal artist."

adjective

expressed in spoken words

Example: "A verbal contract is binding in many jurisdictions."

adjective

of or relating to or formed from a verb

Example: "Verbal adjectives like 'running' in 'hot and cold running water' are common."

adjective

of or relating to or formed from words in general

Example: "Verbal ability is essential to many professions."

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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