Crossword clues for vocalic
vocalic
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Vocalic \Vo*cal"ic\ (v[-o]*k[a^]l"[i^]k), a. [L. vocalis (sc.
littera) a vowel. See Vocal, a.]
Of or pertaining to vowel sounds; consisting of the vowel
sounds.
--Earle.
The Gaelic language being uncommonly vocalic.
--Sir W.
Scott.
Wiktionary
a. Used as a vowel, as opposed to consonantal, especially in Latin. (''vocalic'' y)
WordNet
adj. being or containing or characterized by vowels; "vocalic sounds"; "the Gaelic language being uncommonly vocalic"- Walter Scott [ant: consonantal]
relating to or associated with or containing a vowel; "vocalic segments"; "the vocalic ablaut"
of liquids and nasals [syn: syllabic] [ant: consonantal]
Usage examples of "vocalic".
The beginnings of the process in English must lie back in pre-invasion times, whatever may be true of its results, or of any of its vocalic effects sufficient to be recognized in spellings.