oral — relating to the mouth or spoken rather than written
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the mouth or spoken rather than written
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːrəl/
Example Sentences
- The dentist emphasized the importance of oral care after eating too much candy.
- My grandmother's oral stories about the old days were more entertaining than Netflix.
- The oral presentation went well until the microphone started making weird noises.
oral
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɔːrəl/]
relating to the mouth or spoken rather than written
The dentist checks her oral health during the routine morning checkup.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin os, meaning 'mouth'. The term evolved to describe anything related to the mouth or spoken communication, reflecting ancient Roman cultural values that emphasized the importance of spoken discourse.
Breakdown
or- (from Latin os, mouth) + -al (adjective suffix forming relational adjectives). The suffix -al converts the nominal root into an adjective meaning 'of or pertaining to'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The dentist emphasized the importance of oral care after eating too much candy.”
“My grandmother's oral stories about the old days were more entertaining than Netflix.”
“The oral presentation went well until the microphone started making weird noises.”
“Oral communication skills are essential for success in most careers.”
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