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verbal

The correct spelling is verbal.

How to pronounce verbal

/ˈvɜː.bəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈvɜː.bəl/

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The correct spelling is verbal. (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. For example: "a verbal contract"

Usage Examples

a verbal contract

a verbal translation

Meanings

noun

  1. 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.
  2. 2.A confession given to police.

verb

  1. 1.To induce into fabricating a confession.

adjective

  1. 1.Of or relating to words.
  2. 2.Concerned with the words, rather than the substance of a text.
  3. 3.Consisting of words only.
  4. 4.Expressly spoken rather than written; oral.
  5. 5.(grammar) Derived from, or having the nature of a verb.

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