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    Auditory

    /ˈɔːdɪtəri/

    Meaning & Definition

    adjective
    Related to the sense of hearing.
    The auditory system is essential for processing sounds.
    Pertaining to hearing or the sense of hearing.
    Auditory processing skills are crucial for language development.
    Designed to be perceived by the ear.
    The auditory cues in the environment helped guide the blindfolded participants.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'auditorius', from 'audire' meaning 'to hear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    auditory processing
    The ability to interpret and make sense of sounds.
    auditory nerve
    The nerve that carries sound information from the ear to the brain.
    auditory experience
    An experience specifically related to sound.

    Related Words

    audition
    The sense or act of hearing.
    audiology
    The science of hearing.
    auditory canal
    The tube through which sound travels to the eardrum.

    Slang Meanings

    Ear candy
    That song is pure ear candy, so auditory!
    Soundscape
    I love chilling to this auditory soundscape.