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- Dictionaryviva voce/ˌvʌɪvəˈvəʊtʃi/
adjective
- 1. (especially of an examination) oral rather than written: "a viva voce examination"
adverb
- 1. orally rather than in writing: "we had better discuss this viva voce"
noun
- 1. an oral examination, typically for an academic qualification: British "candidates may be called for a viva voce"
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Viva voce is a Latin phrase meaning "with the living voice" and is used to describe something done orally, such as voting or examining. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, history, and legal usage.
Viva voce is a Latin phrase meaning by word of mouth or orally. It is also the name of the oral part of an examination in some universities. Learn more about its usage, synonyms, and origin with Collins Dictionary.
Viva voce definition: by word of mouth; orally. . See examples of VIVA VOCE used in a sentence.
Viva voce is a noun meaning a spoken exam, especially in a British university. Learn how to pronounce it, see examples and synonyms, and find out its origin from Latin.
viva voce. noun. an examination conducted by spoken communication. synonyms: oral, oral exam, oral examination, viva. see more. adverb. orally. “I heard it viva voce ”. synonyms: by word of mouth.
Viva voce is a Latin phrase meaning "with living voice" and is used to describe an oral examination or a report submitted orally. Learn more about its usage, synonyms, antonyms, and translations in different languages.
Origin of viva voce 1 First recorded in 1555–65; from Medieval Latin vīvā vōce “with living voice,” Latin, ablative of vīva vōx Discover More
