vocative
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/ˈvɑːkətɪv/
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/ˈvɒkətɪv/
relating to the way of addressing someone directly
In 'Hey, John,' 'John' is used in the vocative form.
a case in grammar used for addressing someone
In Latin, the vocative form is crucial for proper grammar in direct addresses.