Synonyms for oral
ˈɔr əl, ˈoʊr-oral

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1. oraladjective

   Synonyms:
   spoken

   Antonyms:
   written

2. oraladjective

   of American usage, ultimately derived from Aurelius.

   Synonyms:
   spoken

   Antonyms:
   written

3. oraladjective

   Spoken rather than written.

   An oral presentation

   Synonyms:
   spoken

   Antonyms:
   written

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1. 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.

   Synonyms:
   literal, verbal, vocal

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1. oral

   Synonyms:
   unwritten, traditional, vocal, spoken, verbal

   Antonyms:
   written, documentary

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1. oral, oral exam, oral examination, viva voce, vivaadjective

   an examination conducted by spoken communication

   Synonyms:
   oral examination, viva, oral exam, viva voce

   Antonyms:
   written, aboral, anal, anal retentive

2. oral, unwrittenadjective

   using speech rather than writing

   "an oral tradition"; "an oral agreement"

   Synonyms:
   ad-lib, spontaneous, unwritten

   Antonyms:
   anal, anal retentive, written, aboral

3. oraladjective

   of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth

   "oral hygiene"; "an oral thermometer"; "an oral vaccine"

   Synonyms:
   unwritten

   Antonyms:
   written, anal, aboral, anal retentive

4. oraladjective

   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"

   Synonyms:
   unwritten

   Antonyms:
   aboral, anal retentive, written, anal

5. oraladjective

   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

   Synonyms:
   unwritten

   Antonyms:
   anal retentive, anal, written, aboral

Matched Categories

1. • Psychoanalysis

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1. oraladjective

   Synonyms:
   spoken, verbal, nuncupative, parole, not written

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1. oraladjective

   Synonyms:
   spoken, verbal, parole, vocal, nuncupative

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1. List of paraphrases for "oral":

   verbal, orally, verbale, buccal, verbales, orale, bucco, mouth, verbally

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1. Donald Tusk:

   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.

2. Rudy Giuliani:

   So far we have not agreed to an oral interview.

3. Yorgos Papazaharis:

   People have surrendered, psychologically. They no longer care about their health, including oral health.

4. Stacie Dusetzina:

   While closing the donut hole is beneficial for many individuals who obtain prescription drugs through Medicare Part D, the benefit does n’t work for people using high cost drugs, like oral anti-cancer therapies.

5. White House counsel Pat Cipollone:

   Its getting late, i would ask you, respectfully, if we could simply start, maybe tomorrow we can start -- and they can make their argument, and they can, I guess, make a case that they once called overwhelming. Well see... Seriously, can we please start ? OOPS ? Joe Biden TEAM TOUTS UKRAINE ACTIVIST WHO CALLED HUNTER BIDENS ACTIONS VERY BAD As Democrats amendments were summarily shot down, reports emerged that some Democrats were privately considering something of a compromise : calling for the testimony of Hunter Biden in exchange for the appearance of some key administration officials. Bidenobtained a lucrative board role with a Ukrainian company while Joe Biden father, Joe Biden, was overseeing Ukrainian policy as vice president. President Trump had asked in President Trump now-infamous July 25 call with Ukraines president for a look into Joe Bidens admitted pressure campaignto have Ukraines top prosecutor fired. Senate Republicans have sought to portray Trumps push for a probe as a legitimate request given the Bidens dealings in Ukraine, while Democrats have alleged that senior administration officials would testify that the administration withheld military aid to Ukraine in order to secure a politically motivated probe. Mike Mulvaney, for example, has publicly argued that there is nothing wrong with tying financial assistance to anti-corruption efforts and other U.S. objectives, even as the administration has denied specifically targeting the Bidens for political purposes. Meanwhile, the barrage of amendments Tuesday night put into doubt whether the senators would have time to meet in a closed session toconverse -- which would be a valuable opportunity, given that the senators were legally barred from having any sustenanceother than water or milk at their desk all day, and could not communicate verbally with one another during the proceedings. The restriction on cellphone possession and oral interaction led some members to pass and flash written notes to each other like students in a classroom, as White House impeachment managers and the presidents legal team traded lengthy legalistic arguments. At one point during the proceedings, former Bill Clinton press secretary and CNN political analyst Joe Lockhart wrote on Cruzs Twitter that Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz could go to.