Etymology of the English word vocal
the English word
vocalderived from the Old French word
vocalderived from the Medieval Latin word
vocalis (able to speak; having a notable voice; tuneful)
derived from the Late Latin word
vox (voice, tone, expression)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*wekĘ·-Date
The earliest known usage of vocal in English dates from the 14th century.
Derivations in English
subvocal,
vocalic,
vocalism,
vocalize,
vocoid,
vocaleseUsage
Word found in Modern English
