subvocal

adjective sub·vo·cal \-ˈvō-kəl\

Definition of SUBVOCAL

: characterized by the occurrence in the mind of words in speech order with or without inaudible articulation of the speech organs

— sub·vo·cal·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb

1924

Medical Dictionary

adjective sub·vo·cal \-ˈvō-kəl\

: characterized by the occurrence in the mind of words in speech order with or without inaudible articulation of the speech organs

—sub·vo·cal·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb

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