| Title | Vocable |
|---|---|
| Text | Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary vo·ca·ble \\ˈvō-kə-bəl\\ noun ETYMOLOGY Middle French, from Latin vocabulum, from vocare to call, from vox voice — more at voice
DATE 1530
: term ; specifically : a word composed of various sounds or letters without regard to its meaning
Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged vo·ca·ble I. \ˈvōkəbəl\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle French, from Latin vocabulum designation, name, from vocare to call — more at voice 1. : term , name ; specifically : a word composed of various sounds or letters without regard to its meaning2. : an individual sound Synonyms: see word II. adjective Etymology: Latin vocare to call + English -able 1. : that may be voiced or uttered aloud 2. : capable of utterance • vo·ca·bly \-blē, -li\ adverb |
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