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oral
adjective
noun
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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- Word length
- 4
- Starts with
- O
- Ends with
- L
- Contains
- RA
- Scrabble score
- 4
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
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Pronunciation
ˈɔːɹəl
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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
adjective
of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located
“the oral cavity”
adjective
using speech rather than writing
“an oral tradition”
adjective
of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth
“oral hygiene”
noun
an examination conducted by spoken communication
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Example Sentences
the oral cavity
the oral mucous membrane
the oral surface of a starfish
a buccal gland
an oral tradition
an oral agreement
oral hygiene
an oral thermometer
an oral vaccine
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