Oral: meaning, definitions and examples

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oral

[ ˈɔːrəl ]

^{Context #1}

health

Relating to the mouth.

Synonyms

mouth, spoken, verbal

Examples of usage

The dentist performed an oral examination.
She had oral surgery to remove her wisdom teeth.

^{Context #2}

communication

Expressed in spoken words rather than writing.

Synonyms

spoken, spoken, verbal

Examples of usage

She gave an oral presentation to the board.
The agreement was made through oral communication.

^{Context #3}

examination

A spoken examination or test, especially in a language course.

Synonyms

spoken, spoken, verbal

Examples of usage

The final assessment included both a written and an oral component.
The students were nervous about the oral exam.

Translations

Translations of the word "oral" in other languages:

🇵🇹 oral

🇮🇳 मौखिक (moukhik)

🇩🇪 mündlich

🇮🇩 lisan

🇺🇦 усний

🇵🇱 ustny

🇯🇵 口頭の (kōtō no)

🇫🇷 oral

🇪🇸 oral

🇹🇷 sözlü

🇰🇷 구두의 (guduui)

🇸🇦 شفوي (shafawi)

🇨🇿 ústní

🇸🇰 ústny

🇨🇳 口头的 (kǒutóu de)

🇸🇮 ustni

🇮🇸 munnlegur

🇰🇿 ауызша

🇬🇪 ზეპირი (zepiri)

🇦🇿 şifahi

🇲🇽 oral

Word origin

The word 'oral' originates from the Latin word 'oralis', which means 'of the mouth'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to refer to anything related to the mouth or spoken words. Over the years, 'oral' has become a common term in various fields such as medicine, education, and communication.