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

Language is a process of free creation; its laws and principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even the interpretation and use of words involves a process of free creation.
Noam Chomsky