aural
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au·ral

adjective \ˈr-əl\

Definition of AURAL

: of or relating to the ear or to the sense of hearing
au·ral·i·ty \-ˈra-lə-tē\ noun
au·ral·ly \ˈr-ə-lē\ adverb

Examples of AURAL

  1. <a quiet room for people seeking relief from the overload of aural stimulus just outside>

Origin of AURAL

Latin auris ear — more at ear
First Known Use: 1773

au·ral

adjective \ˈr-əl\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of AURAL

: of or relating to the ear or to the sense of hearing
au·ral·ly \-ə-lē\ adverb

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