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Synonyms of verbal

6 similar words · 5 opposite words

Another word for verbal is wordish. Other synonyms of verbal are rhematic, literal, verbatim, non-finite verb and lectic. The opposite of verbal is implied.

Synonyms and similar words for verbal

adjectiveOf or relating to words.

  • wordishOf or pertaining to words; verbal; wordy.

adjectiveDerived from, or having the nature of a verb.

  • rhematicHaving a verb for its base; derived from a verb.

adjectiveWord for word.

nounA verb form which does not function as a predicate, or a word derived from a verb. In English...

  • non-finite verbA verb form that lacks a subject, is not inflected by tense, aspect, mood, number, gender or person and cannot serve as...

adjectiveOf or relating to speech or words.

  • lecticPertaining to a generalization of alphabetical order applied to sets such that, for each pair of sets, their relative...

Opposite of verbal

adjectiveConcerned with the words, rather than the substance of a text.

adjectiveCapable of speech.

adjectiveAntonym(s) of “expressly spoken or written”.

  • impliedSuggested without being stated directly; implicated or hinted at.

adjectiveAntonym(s) of “expressly stated”.

Meaning of verbal

  1. adjective Of or relating to words.
  2. adjective Concerned with the words, rather than the substance of a text.
  3. adjective Consisting of words only.

Full definition of verbal

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Questions about synonyms of verbal

What is another word for verbal?
Verbal has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as wordish, rhematic, literal, verbatim, non-finite verb and lectic.
What is the opposite of verbal?
The opposite of verbal is implied.
What does verbal mean?
Verbal means of or relating to words.

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