Aural

/ˈɔːr.əl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing; involving sound or listening.

Etymology

From Latin 'auralis' (from 'auris' meaning 'ear'), which came through medical and anatomical terminology into general English to describe anything connected to the ear or hearing.

Kelly Says

The word 'aural' is often confused with 'oral' (relating to the mouth), a classic example of how similar-sounding Latin-derived words can trip up even careful speakers—a mnemonic is 'aural has an R like ear.'

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