"soliloqual" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /sɒˈlɪ.ləʊ.kwəl/
Etymology: From soliloquy + -al. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|soliloquy|-al}} soliloquy + -al Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} soliloqual (not comparable)
  1. (rare) speaking to oneself Tags: not-comparable, rare
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