Viva Voce

Pronunciation: /ˈviːvə ˈvoʊsi/

Definitions of viva voce

noun a method of examination or instruction in which the student speaks or reads aloud from a text

Example Sentences

A1 I have to give a viva voce presentation in my English class.

A2 The students were nervous about their viva voce exams.

B1 The viva voce assessment will test your speaking skills.

B2 During the viva voce examination, I had to answer questions on the spot.

C1 The viva voce defense of my thesis was a challenging but rewarding experience.

C2 Her viva voce performance was so impressive that she received a standing ovation.

Examples of viva voce in a Sentence

formal The final assessment for the course will include a viva voce examination.

informal I have to do a viva voce presentation for my class tomorrow.

slang I totally aced that viva voce interview!

figurative His viva voce performance on stage was like poetry in motion.

Grammatical Forms of viva voce

• plural: vivae voces
• comparative: more viva voce
• superlative: most viva voce
• present tense: viva voce
• future tense: will viva voce
• perfect tense: have viva voiced
• continuous tense: is viva voceing
• singular: viva voce
• positive degree: viva voce
• infinitive: to viva voce
• gerund: viva voceing
• participle: viva voiced

Origin and Evolution of viva voce

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: Viva voce originated from Latin

Evolution of the word: Originally used in academic settings to refer to an oral examination or presentation, viva voce has evolved to also mean speaking or performing in public without written preparation.