Looking for the meaning of the word ORAL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ORAL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Oral
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
early 17th century: from late Latin oralis, from Latin os, or- ‘mouth’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɔːrəl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
spoken rather than written; verbal
Short Definition:verbal
Examples:- they had reached an oral agreement
Definition:
relating to the mouth
Short Definition:relating to mouth
Examples:- oral hygiene
Word: Oral
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɔːrəl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a spoken examination or test
Short Definition:spoken examination
Examples:- a French oral
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