verbal

/ˈvɜː.bəl//ˈvɝ.bəl/

noun

  1. 1

    (grammar) A verb form which does not function as a predicate, or a word derived from a verb. In English, infinitives, participles and gerunds are verbals.

  2. 2

    A confession given to police.

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verb

  1. 1

    To induce into fabricating a confession.

adjective

  1. 1

    Of or relating to words.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    Consisting of words only.

  4. 4

    Expressly spoken rather than written; oral.

    “a verbal contract”
  5. 5

    (grammar) Derived from, or having the nature of a verb.

  6. 6

    (grammar) Used to form a verb.

  7. 7

    Capable of speech.

  8. 8

    Word for word.

    “a verbal translation”
  9. 9

    Abounding with words; verbose.

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