Analysis Complete

oral

/ oral /
noun/adjective

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
an examination conducted by word of mouth
Type of:
examination exam test
adjective Sense 2
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
Opposites:
anal
Domain:
psychoanalysis analysis depth psychology
adjective Sense 3
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"
Similar:
buccal
Opposites:
aboral
Domain:
anatomy general anatomy
adjective satellite Sense 4
using speech rather than writing
"an oral tradition"
"an oral agreement"
Similar:
spoken
adjective Sense 5
of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth
"oral hygiene"
"an oral thermometer"
"an oral vaccine"
Pertains to:
mouth oral cavity oral fissure rima oris
Semantic Complexity
100%
Sense Count
5
Total Synonyms
2
Total Relationships
7
Times Searched
3
Relationship Distribution

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Related Words

examination exam test anal buccal aboral spoken