vocative

🇺🇸 /ˈvɑːkətɪv/ 🇬🇧 /ˈvɒkətɪv/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags RARE
adjective
R

relating to the way of addressing someone directly

In 'Hey, John,' 'John' is used in the vocative form.

noun
R

a case in grammar used for addressing someone

In Latin, the vocative form is crucial for proper grammar in direct addresses.

translation

adj. relating to the way of addressing someone directly
n. a case in grammar used for addressing someone

Word Forms

Plural vocatives