- pronunciation:
- o
r
l
- features:
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
Something that is oral, is done by speaking instead of writing. An oral test is a test in which you say your answers out loud instead of writing them.
We all had to give oral reports about animals we studied. My oral report was about sea turtles.Simon has trouble remembering oral instructions and needs them written down.- synonyms:
- spoken
- similar words:
- vocal, voiced
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| definition 2: |
Something oral has to do with the mouth. If you take oral medicine, you take it through your mouth. An oral exam is when a doctor or dentist looks carefully at your mouth.
Matt is using some skin cream from the doctor for his rash, and he is taking some oral medicine too. |
| derivation: |
orally (adv.) |
The word oral
contains the following part:
or, ora, ori
Latin
root
that means
mouth; speak, plead
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