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Vocative
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(in the grammar of some languages) the form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective that is used when addressing a particular person or thing
Example
" O captain, my captain " is an example of the vocative in English poetry.
The vocative is less distinct in modern English but still evident in certain phrases.
vocative
01
(in the grammar of some languages) relating to the form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective that is used when addressing a particular person or thing
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