voc-, voca-, vocab-, vocat-, -vocation, -vocative, -vocable, vok-, -voke +
(Latin: call, talk, speak, say, voice; word)
revoker
Someone who puts an end to the validity or operation of a decree, decision, or promise.
revokingly
Characterized by being capable of being revoked or canceled.
sotto voce (SAH toh VOH chee; SAWT taw VAW che)
1. In soft tones, so as not to be overheard; in an undertone: "Say it sotto voce, they say, knowing full well that to shout about it would invite ridicule."
2. In a soft voice.
3. Music In very soft tones; used chiefly as a direction.
4. Etymology: from Italian, literally, "under voice", from sotto, from Latin subtus, "under, below" and voce, "voice".
sub verbo (voce); s.v.
Under the word [title].
A term used in cross references in dictionaries, encyclopedias, indexes, etc.
sub voce
Under the word.
A reference to an entry in an index, vocabulary, etc.
unequivocal
1. Having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion.
2. Not subject to conditions or exceptions; allowing for no doubt or misinterpretation.
3. Expressed in a clear and specific way.
unequivocally
1. In an unambiguous manner.
2. Characterized by leaving no doubt, being clear, and unambiguous.
unequivocalness
1. Clarity achieved by the avoidance of ambiguity.
2. Being sincere and plain of speech or presentation.
univocal
1. Having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion.
2. A word or term with only one meaning; unambiguous.
unprovoked
1. An attack, or a display of aggression or emotion; not caused by anything done or said.
2. Occurring without motivation or provocation; such as, an unprovoked attack.
unprovokedly
Without provocation, aggression, or cause for certain behavior.
Vir, veritas, vox.
Man, truth, voice.
Motto of California State Universities and Colleges, California, USA.
viva voce
With the living voice; by word of mouth.
Orally, with the living voice. A viva voce examination is one in which the respondent gives spoken answers instead of written responses.
Vix ea nostra voco.
1. I scarcely call these things our own.
2. With difficulty do I call these things ours.
vocable
1. A single word considered only as a grouping of sounds or letters, not in terms of its meaning.
2. Capable of being pronounced, voiced, or spoken.
A word; especially, a spoken or written term regarded as a sequence of sounds or letters rather than for its meaning; pronounceable sound, or word.
Cross references of word families related directly, or indirectly, to: "talk, speak, speech; words, language; tongue, etc.":
cit-;
clam-;
dic-;
English Words: Origins and Histories;
fa-;
-farious;
glosso-;
glotto-;
lalo-;
linguo-;
locu-;
logo-;
loqu-;
mythico-;
-ology;
ora-;
-phasia;
-phemia;
phon-;
phras-;
Quotes: Language,Part 1;
Quotes: Language, Part 2;
Quotes: Language, Part 3;
serm-;
tongue.