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Oral vs Otic - What's the difference?

oral | otic |

As a proper noun oral

is of american usage, ultimately derived from aurelius .

As an adjective otic is

(label) of, relating/pertaining to, or located near the ear.

oral

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Relating to the mouth.
  • Spoken rather than written.
    • an oral''' presentation; an '''oral French exam

    Synonyms

    * mouthly * spoken

    Antonyms

    * written

    Derived terms

    * oracy * oral availability * oral gratification * oral history * oral lore * oral sex * oral tradition * orature

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (countable) A spoken test or examination, particularly in a language class.
  • (countable) A physical examination of the mouth.
  • (uncountable) oral sex.

    • See also

    * aural

    External links

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    otic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (label) of, relating/pertaining to, or located near the ear
    • Otic preparations are used to treat infections of the ear canal.

    Synonyms

    * acoustic * auditory * auricular

    Derived terms

    * otic bone * otic capsule * otic ganglion * otitis * otolith * otology * otolaryngology * otorhinolaryngology * otoscope * otosclerosis * otosis * periotic