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Synonyms for oral
ˈɔr əl, ˈoʊr-oral
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English Synonyms and Antonyms
oral
Oral (Latin os, the mouth) signifies uttered through the mouth or (in common phrase) by word of mouth; verbal (Latin verbum, a word) signifies of, pertaining to, or connected with words, especially with words as distinguished from the ideas they convey; vocal (Latin vox, the voice) signifies of or pertaining to the voice, uttered or modulated by the voice, and especially uttered with or sounding with full, resonant voice; literal (Latin litera, a letter) signifies consisting of or expressed by letters, or according to the letter, in the broader sense of the exact meaning or requirement of the words used; what is called "the letter of the law" is its literal meaning without going behind what is expressed by the letters on the page. Thus oral applies to that which is given by spoken words in distinction from that which is written or printed; as, oral tradition; an oral examination. By this rule we should in strictness speak of an oral contract or an oral message, but verbal contract and verbal message, as indicating that which is by spoken rather than by written words, have become so fixed in the language that they can probably never be changed; this usage is also in line with other idioms of the language; as, "I give you my word," "a true man's word is as good as his bond," "by word of mouth," etc. A verbal translation may be oral or written, so that it is word for word; a literal translation follows the construction and idiom of the original as well as the words; a literal translation is more than one that is merely verbal; both verbal and literal are opposed to free. In the same sense, of attending to words only, we speak of verbal criticism, a verbal change. Vocal has primary reference to the human voice; as, vocal sounds, vocal music; vocal may be applied within certain limits to inarticulate sounds given forth by other animals than man; as, the woods were vocal with the songs of birds; oral is never so applied, but is limited to articulate utterance regarded as having a definite meaning; as, an oral statement.
Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
oral
Synonyms:
unwritten, traditional, vocal, spoken, verbalAntonyms:
written, documentary
Princeton's WordNet
oral, oral exam, oral examination, viva voce, vivaadjective
an examination conducted by spoken communication
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oral examination, viva, oral exam, viva voceAntonyms:
written, aboral, anal, anal retentiveoral, unwrittenadjective
using speech rather than writing
"an oral tradition"; "an oral agreement"
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ad-lib, spontaneous, unwrittenAntonyms:
anal, anal retentive, written, aboraloraladjective
of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth
"oral hygiene"; "an oral thermometer"; "an oral vaccine"
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unwrittenAntonyms:
written, anal, aboral, anal retentiveoraladjective
of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located
"the oral cavity"; "the oral mucous membrane"; "the oral surface of a starfish"
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unwrittenAntonyms:
aboral, anal retentive, written, analoraladjective
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
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unwrittenAntonyms:
anal retentive, anal, written, aboral
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Dictionary of English Synonymes
oraladjective
Synonyms:
spoken, verbal, nuncupative, parole, not written
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
oraladjective
Synonyms:
spoken, verbal, parole, vocal, nuncupative
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Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#1721 | traditional | |
#1950 | oral | |
#3327 | mouth | |
#6044 | spoken | |
#6652 | vocal | |
#9729 | verbal | |
#12048 | literal | |
#13632 | spontaneous | |
#15450 | viva | |
#21543 | orally | |
#28466 | verbally | |
#35079 | unwritten | |
#47330 | orale | |
#72607 | buccal | |
#131658 | bucco | |
#194395 | verbale |
How to use oral in a sentence?
As many cultures use poetry to pass down stories, myths, and oral traditions from one generation to the next. Poetry serves as a cultural repository, preserving the history, values, and traditions of a society.
Our toughest moment will likely come in late March or early April, one encouraging sign that the growth in serious illnesses has been actually slower than expected, which possibly shows the effectiveness of oral antiviral treatments.
I have received an oral report from the evaluation committee with the conclusion that there has not been sufficient progress in Budapest. Therefore I will not propose to vote or even discuss Fidesz, we will continue the suspension as long as the situation is as it is... I don't intend to start my presidency by revolution or large divisions, but I won't compromise about values. How can one even do that? We must find a practical solution.
In some ways, it feels like we are one step closer now that they’ve heard the oral arguments, but until a decision is made, it still feels like we are in limbo.
Given the staggering number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and dementia each year, and the opportunity to improve oral health across the life span, it's important to gain a deeper understanding of the connection between poor oral health and cognitive decline.
Translations for oral
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- شفهيArabic
- verbal, bucal, oralCatalan, Valencian
- orální, ústníCzech
- oral, mündlichGerman
- στοματικός, προφορικόςGreek
- parola, buŝaEsperanto
- oralSpanish
- دهانیPersian
- suullinenFinnish
- oralFrench
- मौखिकHindi
- szóbeli, orálisHungarian
- lisanIndonesian
- oraleItalian
- 口頭Japanese
- 구두Korean
- devkîKurdish
- oralisLatin
- oralinisLithuanian
- mondelijk, mondelingDutch
- ustnyPolish
- oralPortuguese
- ротовой, оральный, устныйRussian
- oral, falur, gojorAlbanian
- muntligSwedish
- வாய்வழிTamil
- sözlüTurkish
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