Oral
(adjective)
- Relating to or located in the mouth.
- Relating to or conducted through speech or the spoken word.
- Relating to or involving examination by questioning or discussion, rather than written examination.
Origin:
Late middle english: from latin oralis, from os, or- "mouth".
Examples:
- He had an oral examination in history today.
- The dentist cleaned her teeth during an oral checkup.
- Oral tradition is an important part of many cultures.
- The lawyer conducted an oral argument in front of the judge.
- She told her story with an oral delivery that was both captivating and entertaining.