adjective

verbal

verbal, oral, spoken

We had a verbal agreement.

We had a verbal agreement.

She has strong verbal skills.

She has strong verbal skills.

verbal ((noun)) relating to words We had a verbal agreement.

Synonyms: oral, spoken; Antonyms: written, non-verbal

From Latin 'verbum' meaning 'word'. The word 'verb' shares the same root.

Think of 'verbal' as relating to 'verbs' and words in general. A verbal agreement is spoken, not written.

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