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vocative (adjective)
(1) Relating to a case used in some languages
Examples
1. The vocative case is rarely used in modern fashion French.
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2. In this novel, the author cleverly incorporates the vocative case to show the characters' emotions.
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3. The vocative case adds a touch of romanticism to the love poem.
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4. The linguist told a joke about the vocative case, but only grammar geeks found it funny.
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(2) The case (in some inflected languages) used when the referent of the noun is being addressed
(noun)
Examples
1. Oh Zeus, hear my plea!
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2. Hey, stylish!
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3. O painter, guide my hand!
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4. O Caesar, lend me your strength!
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