nonauditory

adjective

non·​au·​di·​to·​ry ˌnän-ˈȯ-də-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce nonauditory (audio)
: not relating to, functioning in, or experienced through hearing : not auditory
the nonauditory part of the inner ear
nonauditory stimuli

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonauditory was in 1890

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“Nonauditory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonauditory. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

nonauditory

adjective
non·​au·​di·​to·​ry (ˈ)nän-ˈȯd-ə-ˌtōr-ē, -ˌtȯr- How to pronounce nonauditory (audio)
: not relating to or functioning in hearing
the nonauditory part of the inner ear

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