verbal meaning
EN[ˈvɜː.bəl] [ˈvɜː.bɫ̩] [ˈvɝ.bəl] [ˈvɜ˞.bɫ̩] [-ɜː(ɹ)bəl]US
WVerbal
- Verbal may mean:
- Non-finite verb, a verb form that functions both as a verb and as another lexical category.
- A word or group of words that functions as a verb by serving as the head of a verb phrase. (In some languages, adjectives are verbals.)
- Pertaining to language or the use of words in general (be it spoken or written) as opposed to non-verbal expression, or to spoken words in particular (although, this is usually a common misuse where "oral" is the correct term, e.g. "oral" v.
- Verbal abuse
- Verbal aggressiveness
FR verbal
- NounPLverbals
- (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.
- (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.
- VerbSGverbalsPRverballingPT, PPverballed
- (transitive, Britain, Australia) To induce into fabricating a confession.
- (transitive, Britain, Australia) To induce into fabricating a confession.
- Adjective
- Of or relating to words.
- Concerned with the words, rather than the substance of a text.
- Consisting of words only.
- Expressly spoken rather than written.
- a verbal contract; verbal testimony
- (grammar) Derived from, or having the nature of a verb.
- (grammar) Used to form a verb.
- Capable of speech.
- Word for word; literal; verbatim.
- a verbal translation
- (obsolete) Abounding with words; verbose.
- Of or relating to words.
- More Examples
- Used in the Middle of Sentence
- Some verbal equivalents are "for each" or "for every".
- The stakes are low and the story beats are incidental amid the rush of largely mild visual gags and verbal sallies like “Blood Island! So called because it’s the exact shape of some blood!”
- I acted by verbal authority, even though I couldn't be sure my superior would confirm I'd been authorized.
- Used in the Middle of Sentence
Definition of verbal in English Dictionary
- Part-of-Speech Hierarchy
- Adjectives
- Uncomparable adjectives
- Uncomparable adjectives
- Nouns
- Countable nouns
- Countable nouns
- Verbs
- Transitive verbs
- Transitive verbs
- Adjectives
Source: Wiktionary