Dictionary Check: oral
"oral" is a valid word!
Scrabble
4
points
Words with Friends
5
points
Definition
adjective
using speech rather than writing
Example:
"an oral tradition"
adjective
of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth
Example:
"oral hygiene"
adjective
of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located
Example:
"the oral cavity"
adjective
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
noun
an examination conducted by spoken communication
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