 oral |
||
| 1. | [ adjective ] using speech rather than writing | |
| Synonyms: | unwritten | |
| Examples: | "an oral tradition" "an oral agreement |
|
| Related terms: | spoken | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (psychoanalysis) a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated in the mouth; fixation at this stage is said to result in dependence, selfishness, and aggression | |
| Related terms: | anal psychoanalysis | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] (anatomy) of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located | |
| Examples: | "the oral cavity" "the oral mucous membrane" "the oral surface of a starfish" |
|
| Related terms: | aboral anatomy buccal buccal | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth | |
| Examples: | "oral hygiene" "an oral thermometer" "an oral vaccine" |
|
| Related terms: | mouth | |
| 5. | [ noun ] (education) an examination conducted by word of mouth | |
| Synonyms: | oral_examination viva_voce viva oral_exam | |
| Related terms: | examination | |
| Similar spelling: |
orally Oralia Oralee Orly Orlow Oriol oriel orwell Orrell oriole |
|
