viva voce

English

Alternative forms

• vivâ voce

Etymology

From Latin vīvā (“living”) and vōce (“voice”) (ablative of vōx).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvaɪvə ˈvoʊt͡ʃɪ/

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Adjective

viva voce (not comparable)

1. Done by word of mouth.

Adverb

viva voce (not comparable)

1. By word of mouth.

Noun

viva voce

1. An oral examination.