speaking

The definition of speaking is something used for talking and communicating.

(adjective)

An example of speaking is the voice you use when you give a lecture.

Speaking is the act of talking.

(noun)

See speaking in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that speaks or seems to speak; expressive; eloquent; vivid: a speaking likeness
used in or for speech
allowing or admitting of speech: within speaking range

noun

See speaking in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

a. Capable of speech.
b. Involving speaking or talking: has a speaking part in the play.
Expressive or telling; eloquent.
True to life; lifelike: a speaking likeness.

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