vocative
(voc-a-tive)
3 syllables
Definition
adjective. 1 of or pertaining to or used in calling or specifying or addressing; 2 the case in some inflected languages used when the referent of the noun is being addressed
Example Sentence
When using a noun of direct address you are using a vocative expression.
Synonyms
used in calling; pertaining to addressing; used in addressing
Antonyms
Hear It! Say It! Write It!
vocative
