verbum

/vɜrbəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A word or a phrase, especially in a philosophical or theological sense, as a fundamental unit of meaning or reality.

“The philosopher believed that ‘verbum’ was the key to understanding the nature of language and thought.”

2. noun

A word or phrase used to describe or explain something, often in a vague or general way.

“The politician used the verbum ‘growth and prosperity’ to describe his economic plan, without providing specific details.”

3. noun

A term or expression used to describe or denote something, often with a sense of precision or technicality.

“The scientist used the verbum ‘photosynthesis’ to describe the process by which plants produce energy from sunlight.”

Synonyms

  • expression
  • phrase
  • term
  • word

Antonyms

  • absence
  • silence
  • void