viva voce

English

Alternative forms

• vivâ voce

Etymology

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

Adjective

viva voce (not comparable)

1. By word of mouth.

Adverb

viva voce (not comparable)

1. By word of mouth.

Noun

viva voce (uncountable)

1. An oral examination.