How Do You Spell VOCATIVE?

Pronunciation: [vˈə͡ʊkətˌɪv] (IPA)

The word "vocative" is spelled with a "V" at the beginning, followed by "O-C-A-T-I-V-E." It is pronounced as /ˈvɒkətɪv/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The "V" sound is produced by pressing the top teeth into the bottom lip and making a short exhale through the mouth. The "O-C-A-T-I-V-E" spells out the middle syllables, with emphasis on the "O". The final "E" sound is pronounced with a short exhale of air while slightly puckering the lips.

VOCATIVE Meaning and Definition

1. The term "vocative" is an adjective that primarily refers to a grammatical case used in some languages, including Latin and Ancient Greek, to indicate the noun or pronoun that is being directly addressed. In this context, the vocative case typically accompanies a vocative expression or a direct form of address, expressing an emotional or personal appeal to someone or something. This form allows individuals to establish direct communication or give a command to another individual, emphasizing their presence and importance in the conversation.

   Furthermore, "vocative" can also describe words or phrases that are utilized to directly call someone's attention or provoke a response, often in an intimate or friendly manner. In this sense, vocatives can be used to indicate special attention or to invoke a familiar tone in written or spoken language.

   Additionally, "vocative" can sometimes be used more broadly to describe anything that incites or summons attention, whether it be an exclamation, interjection, or an adjuration. This extended usage can refer to any form of language or expression that specifically addresses someone or something, capturing their attention or invoking a response.

   Overall, the term "vocative" encompasses both the linguistic concept of a grammatical case used for direct address, as well as the broader notion of any language or expression that directly calls or elicits a reaction.

2. In L. gram., the case or state of a word when it is addressed.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for VOCATIVE

• voltive
• lucative
• vegative
• octive
• cogative
• vreative
• cative
• ocatve
• vocate
• locativ
• locattive
• Avocitive
• fonative
• vollitive
• volatlve
• locataive
• loctative
• Voultive
• voqetive
• locatime
• Avocativie

Etymology of VOCATIVE

The word "vocative" comes from the Latin word "vocativus", which is derived from the Latin verb "vocare" meaning "to call" or "to summon". The vocative case in Latin grammar is used to directly address or call someone or something. It is formed by modifying the noun or noun phrase to indicate that it is the one being addressed. The adjective form "vocative" was later adopted into English to describe the grammatical case and its function.

Similar spelling words for VOCATIVE

• Factive,
• VCDFE,
• Fugative,
• WVCADV,
• factiva,
• FCADV,
• FACTF,
• fictive,
• FCOTV,
• FFCTF,
• FUKTF,
• pro-vocative,
• VCHTF,
• FOGTF,
• vakhitov,
• vegetive,
• VGTV.

Plural form of VOCATIVE is VOCATIVES