Dictionary Definition
vocalic adj
1 being or containing or characterized by vowels;
"vocalic sounds"; "the Gaelic language being uncommonly vocalic"-
Walter Scott [ant: consonantal]
2 relating to or associated with or containing a
vowel; "vocalic segments"; "the vocalic ablaut"
3 of liquids and nasals [syn: syllabic] [ant: consonantal]
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Adjective
- Used as a vowel, as opposed to consonantal, especially in Latin. (vocalic y)
Antonyms
Translations
- Serbian: samoglasan