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Oracy vs Oratory - What's the difference?

oracy | oratory |

In uncountable terms the difference between oracy and oratory

is that oracy is the ability to speak, and to understand spoken language while oratory is eloquence; the quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing.

In countable terms the difference between oracy and oratory

is that oracy is a measure of this ability while oratory is a large Roman Catholic church.

oracy

English

Noun

(wikipedia oracy)
  • (uncountable) The ability to speak, and to understand spoken language
  • (countable) A measure of this ability

    • Coordinate terms

    * literacy * numeracy

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    oratory

    English

    (wikipedia oratory)

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) .

    Noun

    (-)
  • (uncountable) The art of public speaking, especially in a formal, expressive, or forceful manner.
  • (uncountable) Eloquence; the quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing.
    • Synonyms
    * (art of public speaking) public speaking

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) oratorie, (etyl) oratoire, and their source, (etyl) .

    Noun

    (oratories)
  • (countable) A private chapel.
  • * Jeremy Taylor
    • Do not omit thy prayers for want of a good oratory , or place to pray in.
  • (countable) A large Roman Catholic church.