noun
utterance
Utterance (noun) means an act of, or the process of, uttering.
noun
1
An act of, or the process of, uttering.
2
An instance of that act or process: especially, something spoken (e.g., syllables, words, phrases); (especially linguistics) any such thing either spoken or written.
3
The ability to speak.
4
A manner of speaking.
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Etymology
From Middle English utteraunce, outeraunce; equivalent to utter + -ance.
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What is the meaning of utterance?
"utterance" (noun) means an act of, or the process of, uttering.
What are the different meanings of utterance?
"utterance" has 3 main meanings: 1. An act of, or the process of, uttering; 2. An instance of that act or process: especially, something spoken (e.g., syllables, words, phrases); (especially linguistics) any such thing either spoken or written; 3. The ability to speak.