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vocative

adjective
/ˈvɒkətɪv/

Meaning

relating to a case in grammar used for directly addressing someone

Example Sentences

In Latin, the vocative case is used when directly calling someone by name.

Synonyms

addressing, direct, grammatical case

Antonyms

indirect, nominative

Collocations

vocative case, vocative form, vocative expression

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