Used in speaking. / Expressive; eloquent. / Involving speaking. / Having the ability of speech. / (in compounds) Having competence in a language.

One's ability to communicate vocally in a given language. / The act of communicating vocally. / An oral recitation of e.g. a story.

present participle of speak

(telephony) Indication that the person requested is the same as the one who is currently speaking.

(colloquial) Speaking of which; relatedly, used to introduce a related topic.

plural of speaking

(intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud. / (intransitive, reciprocal) To have a conversation.

language, jargon, or terminology used uniquely in a particular environment or group. / Speech, conversation.

(dated) a low class bar, a speakeasy.

Indicates a manner of speech or writing typical of or characterized by the root term.