spoken language vs spell

spell vs spoken language

spoken language and spell both are nouns.

spoken language is not a verb while spell is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
spoken language	Yes	No	No	No
spell	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, spell is a hyponym of spoken language; that is, spell is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spoken language:

spoken language: (language) communication by word of mouth
spell: a verbal formula believed to have magical force

Other hyponyms of spoken language include words, orthoepy, pronunciation, conversation, discussion, give-and-take, word, expression, locution, saying, non-standard speech, idiolect, monologue, charm, magic spell, magical spell, dictation, monologue, soliloquy.

spoken language (noun)	spell (noun)
(language) communication by word of mouth	a verbal formula believed to have magical force
	a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
	a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
	a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

spoken language (verb)	spell (verb)
	take turns working
	orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
	indicate or signify
	place under a spell
	write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)
	relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn

Difference between spoken language and spell

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