oral
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/ˈɔːrəl/
🇬🇧
/ˈɔːrəl/
adjective
C1
spoken, not written
The oral test checks how well you speak French.
R
related to the mouth
Oral hygiene is important for healthy teeth.
R
made with air from the mouth, not the nose
The oral sound 'p' is made with the lips.
noun
R
a spoken test, often for a language
He prepared well for the oral in Spanish class.
R
a spoken test at a university
The oral for her thesis is next week.
translation
spoken, not written; related to the mouth; made with air from the mouth, not the nose
a spoken test, often for a language; a spoken test at a university
Word Forms
Plural
orals