SPEAKING


Meaning of SPEAKING in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ adjective ]

Date: 13th century

1.

a. : that speaks : capable of speech

b. : having a population that speaks a specified language — usually used in combination

English- speaking countries

c. : that involves talking or giving speeches

a speaking role

a speaking tour

2. : highly significant or expressive : eloquent

3. : resembling a living being or a real object

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.