adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to the ear.

   "The aural surgeon attends Mondays and Thursdays, at half-past one."

2. 2
   Of or pertaining to an aura.
3. 3
   Of or pertaining to sound or hearing.

   "This is Radio Clash using aural ammunition"

Adjective

1. 1
   relating to or characterized by an aura wordnet
2. 2
   of or pertaining to hearing or the ear wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

acousticacousticalaudialaudibleauditoryauric

Example

More examples

"Good day, lords. In what way can I refine upon my adroitness in aural comprehension?"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin auralis, from auris (“ear”).

Etymology 2

From Latin aura (“moving air, breeze, vital air”) + -al.

Related phrases

aural toiletaural wallpaperintra-auralsupra-aural

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