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subvocalization

subvocalization noun: the formation in thought of words or statements, which are expressed inwardly but not uttered aloud.

Noun

subvocalization (countable and uncountable, plural subvocalizations)

  1. (uncountable) The formation in thought of words or statements, which are expressed inwardly but not uttered aloud.
  2. (countable) Subvocal words or statements so formed.

Forms of subvocalization

pluralsubvocalizations

Origin of subvocalization

From sub- + vocalization.

Questions about subvocalization

What does subvocalization mean?
Subvocalization means the formation in thought of words or statements, which are expressed inwardly but not uttered aloud.
What part of speech is subvocalization?
Subvocalization is a noun.
What is the plural of subvocalization?
The plural of subvocalization is subvocalizations.

Words near subvocalization in the dictionary

  1. subvitally
  2. subvitreous
  3. subvocabularies
  4. subvocabulary
  5. subvocal
  6. subvocalization
  7. subvocalizations
  8. subvocalize
  9. subvocalized
  10. subvocalizer
  11. subvocalizers

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