Definition of oral

"oral" in the noun sense

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

an examination conducted by spoken communication

"oral" in the adjective sense

1. oral, unwritten

using speech rather than writing

"an oral tradition"

"an oral agreement"

2. oral

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

"oral hygiene"

"an oral thermometer"

"an oral vaccine"

3. oral, buccal

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"

"a buccal gland"

4. oral

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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Quotations for oral

Oral sanctity is mental impiety. [ Proverb ]

Written testimony remains, but oral perishes.

Extemporaneous and oral harangues will always have this advantage over those that are read from a manuscript: every burst of eloquence or spark of genius they may contain, however studied they may have been beforehand, will appear to the audience to be the effect of the sudden inspiration of talent. [ Colton ]

oral in Scrabble®

The word oral is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 4

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oral in Words With Friends™

The word oral is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 5

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Words containing the sequence oral

Words that start with oral (3 words)

Words with oral in them (146 words)

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