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Meaning of verbal

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

verbal

Pronunciation:/ˈvɜː.bəl//ˈvɝ.bəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. (grammar) A verb form which does not function as a predicate, or a word derived from a verb. In English, infinitives, participles and gerunds are verbals.

    Synonyms:non-finite verb

  2. A confession given to police.

verb

Definitions

  1. To induce into fabricating a confession.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of or relating to words.

    Synonyms:wordish

  2. Concerned with the words, rather than the substance of a text.

  3. Consisting of words only.

    Antonyms:non-verbalsubstantive

  4. Expressly spoken rather than written; oral.

    Example: a verbal contract

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/verbal

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