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vague word

Language; General language

An imprecise, semi-technical term that is used when the correct term can't be recalled.

valency

Language; General language

The number of subjects and objects that a verb can govern.

Also known as a lect, it is a specific form of a language, e.g. a dialect is a regional variety of a language, a sociolect is a variety used by a particular social class, and a register is a variety ...

velar

Language; General language

A consonant articulated with the back part of the tongue against the back part of the roof of the mouth, e.g. the [k] in skip and the [g] in get.

velopharyngeal insufficiency

Language; General language

A condition where the uvula doesn't properly close against the back of the throat, causing excess air to come down from the nose. It results in very nasally speech.

verbal

Language; General language

A word that has been created from a verb but which don't function as a verb in a sentence.

verbal false limb

Language; General language

A pompous, wordy expression that is used to make what you are saying sound important. For example, saying At this present particular point in time instead of saying now.