I. ˈvōkəbəl noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle French, from Latin vocabulum designation, name, from vocare to call — more at voice
1. : term , name ; specifically : a word composed of various sounds or letters without regard to its meaning
2. : an individual sound
Synonyms: see word
II. adjective
Etymology: Latin voc are to call + English -able
1. : that may be voiced or uttered aloud
2. : capable of utterance
• vo·ca·bly -blē, -li adverb