ScienceJuly 15, 2026

vocalizations

/ˌvoʊkələˈzeɪʃənz/

Definition

The act of producing sounds or calls using the voice, often used by animals to communicate.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'vocalis' meaning 'voice' and the suffix '-ize' denoting the act of doing something. The term entered English in the 19th century to describe the audible production of sounds, especially in the context of biological behavior.

In the news

In this article, 'vocalizations' refers to the specific sounds or calls made by the newly discovered monkey species, which are critical data points for identifying and distinguishing it from other primates.

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