oral

Definitions


[ˈɔːrəl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- spoken rather than written; verbal
(e.g: they had reached an oral agreement)

- relating to the mouth
(e.g: oral hygiene)


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Origin:
early 17th century: from late Latin oralis, from Latin os, or- ‘mouth’


[ˈɔːrəl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a spoken examination or test
(e.g: a French oral)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century: from late Latin oralis, from Latin os, or- ‘mouth’




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