aural

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[ awr-uhl ]
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adjective
  1. of or relating to the ear or to the sense of hearing.

Origin of aural

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First recorded in 1840–50; from Latin aur(is) “the ear” + -al1

Other words from aural

  • au·ral·ly, adverb

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Other definitions for aural (2 of 2)

aural2
[ awr-uhl ]

adjective
  1. of or relating to an aura.

Origin of aural

2
First recorded in 1865–70; aur(a) + -al1

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British Dictionary definitions for aural (1 of 2)

aural1

/ (ˈɔːrəl) /


adjective
  1. of or relating to the sense or organs of hearing; auricular

Origin of aural

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C19: from Latin auris ear

Derived forms of aural

  • aurally, adverb

British Dictionary definitions for aural (2 of 2)

aural2

/ (ˈɔːrəl) /


adjective
  1. of or relating to an aura

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