Meaning Of The Word Vocative

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Vocative Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Vocative?

vocative
countable noun: A vocative is a word such as ' darling' or ' madam' which is used to address someone or attract their attention.

vocative in American English
designating, of, or in the case of nouns, pronouns, or adjectives used in direct address to indicate the person or thing addressed
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!”)
adjective: noting or pertaining to a case used to indicate that a noun refers to a person or thing being addressed
noun: the vocative case

vocative in British English
adjective: relating to, used in, or characterized by calling
noun: the vocative case

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