Associations to the word «Vocalic»

Wiktionary

VOCALIC, adjective. Used as a vowel, as opposed to consonantal, especially in Latin. (vocalic y)

Dictionary definition

VOCALIC, adjective. Being or containing or characterized by vowels; "vocalic sounds"; "the Gaelic language being uncommonly vocalic"- Walter Scott.
VOCALIC, adjective. Relating to or associated with or containing a vowel; "vocalic segments"; "the vocalic ablaut".

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.