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Vocative

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Noun

1. vocative, vocative case

the case (in some inflected languages) used when the referent of the noun is being addressed

Adjective

2. vocative

relating to a case used in some languages

Example Sentences:
'vocative verb endings'

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Vocative

see synonyms of vocative
adjective
1. 
relating to, used in, or characterized by calling
2. grammar
denoting a case of nouns, in some inflected languages, used when the referent of the noun is being addressed
noun
3. grammar
a. 
the vocative case
b. 
a vocative noun or speech element

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Vocative

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adjective
1.  Grammar
designating, of, or in the case of nouns, pronouns, or adjectives used in direct address to indicate the person or thing addressed
noun
2. 
the vocative case: this case is expressed by a change in form in languages such as Latin and by word order and intonation in English (Ex.: Latin “Tite” for “Titus”; English “Bill” in “Bill, don't do that!”)
3. 
a word or phrase in this case

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Vocative

see synonyms of vocative
adj.
1. Relating to, characteristic of, or used in calling.
2. Of, relating to, or being a grammatical case in certain inflected languages that indicates the person or thing being addressed.
n.
1. The vocative case.
2. A word or form in the vocative case.

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