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Detailed Synonyms for oral in English

oral:

oral adj

  1. oral
  2. oral
    oral
  3. oral
    – 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 1
    oral
    – 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 1
  4. oral
    – of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located 1
    oral
    – of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located 1
    • oral adj
      • the oral cavity1
      • the oral mucous membrane1
      • the oral surface of a starfish1
  5. oral
    – using speech rather than writing 1
    oral; unwritten
    – using speech rather than writing 1
  6. oral
    – of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth 1
    oral
    – of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth 1
    • oral adj
      • oral hygiene1
      • an oral thermometer1
      • an oral vaccine1

oral [the ~] noun

  1. the oral
    – an examination conducted by spoken communication 1
    the oral; the viva; the viva voce; the oral exam; the oral examination
    – an examination conducted by spoken communication 1

Related Words for "oral":

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Related Definitions for "oral":

  1. 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 aggression1
  2. of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located1
    • the oral cavity1
    • the oral mucous membrane1
    • the oral surface of a starfish1
  3. using speech rather than writing1
    • an oral tradition1
    • an oral agreement1
  4. of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth1
    • oral hygiene1
    • an oral thermometer1
    • an oral vaccine1
  5. an examination conducted by spoken communication1

Related Synonyms for oral