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auricular

au·ric·u·lar
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [aw-rik-yuh-ler]
    • /ɔˈrɪk yə lər/
    • /ɔːˈrɪk.jə.lər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [aw-rik-yuh-ler]
    • /ɔˈrɪk yə lər/

Definitions of auricular word

  • adjective auricular of, relating to, or received by the sense or organs of hearing; aural 3
  • adjective auricular shaped like an ear 3
  • adjective auricular of or relating to an auricle of the heart 3
  • adjective auricular (of feathers) occurring in tufts surrounding the ears of owls and similar birds 3
  • noun auricular an auricular feather 3
  • adjective auricular of or near the ear, or having to do with the sense of hearing 3

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Origin of auricular

First appearance:

before 1535
One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1535-45, auricular is from the Late Latin word auriculāris of, pertaining to the ear. See auricle, -ar1

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Parts of speech for Auricular

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auricular popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for auricular

adj auricular

  • audible — A sound that is audible is loud enough to be heard.
  • hearsay — unverified, unofficial information gained or acquired from another and not part of one's direct knowledge: I pay no attention to hearsay.
  • otic — of or relating to the ear; auricular.
  • phonic — of or relating to speech sounds.

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