preauricular

au·ric·u·lar

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [aw-rik-yuh-ler]
- /ɔˈrɪk yə lər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [aw-rik-yuh-ler]
- /ɔˈrɪk yə lər/

Definitions of preauricular word

adjective preauricular of or relating to the ear or to the sense of hearing; aural. 1
adjective preauricular perceived by or addressed to the ear; made in private: an auricular confession. 1
adjective preauricular dependent on hearing; understood or known by hearing: auricular evidence. 1
adjective preauricular shaped like an ear; auriculate. 1
adjective preauricular Anatomy. pertaining to an auricle of the heart. 1
adjective preauricular Ornithology. pertaining to certain often modified feathers that cover and protect the opening of a bird's ear. 1

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Origin of preauricular

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 Preauricular

noun

adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

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preauricular 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.

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