verbal

ver*bal

adjective

{bc}of, relating to, or consisting of words

verbal

noun

{bc}a word that combines characteristics of a verb with those of a noun or adjective {dx}compare {dxt|gerund||}, {dxt|infinitive||}, {dxt|participle||}{/dx}

verbal auxiliary

noun

{bc}an auxiliary verb

verbal noun

noun

{bc}a noun derived directly from a verb or verb stem and in some uses having the sense and constructions of a verb

verbal abuse

noun

{bc}harsh and insulting language directed at a person

pro*cès-ver*bal

noun

{bc}an official written record