Auditory (adjective)

1. Relating to the sense of hearing or the organs of hearing.
2. Relating to or concerned with the perception or interpretation of sounds.
3. Produced by or for the ear or the act of hearing.

Origin:

From the latin word 'auditorium' meaning to hear, and the suffix '-y' forming an adjective from a noun.

Examples:

1. The auditory system is responsible for processing sound.
2. The auditory cortex is the part of the brain that processes sounds.
3. The auditory nerve carries information about sounds from the ear to the brain.
4. Auditory hallucinations are a symptom of some mental health conditions.
5. Auditory feedback is important for speech and language development.