adj Uncommon

auditory

AW-dih-tuh-ree

Auditory (adj) means relating to hearing or to the ears. Example: “The test measured her auditory response to different pitches.”

adj

Relating to hearing or to the ears.

"The test measured her auditory response to different pitches."

How to use auditory

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo do with hearing or the sense of hearing.

Common pairings

auditory nerve auditory processing

auditories plural

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The test measured her _____ response to different pitches.

From Latin auditorius, "pertaining to hearing," from audire, "to hear."

Origin: Latin

audile auditive

audile auditive

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What does “auditory” mean?

The word “auditory” means relating to hearing or to the ears. In plain terms, to do with hearing or the sense of hearing.

How do you pronounce “auditory”?

“Auditory” is pronounced AW-dih-tuh-ree (/ˈɔː.dɪˌtɔɹ.i/ in IPA).

How do you use “auditory” in a sentence?

Here is “auditory” used in a sentence: “The test measured her auditory response to different pitches.”

What part of speech is “auditory”?

“Auditory” is an adjective.

Where does the word “auditory” come from?

The word “auditory” comes from Latin. From Latin auditorius, "pertaining to hearing," from audire, "to hear.".

Is “auditory” a common word?

“Auditory” is an uncommon word in modern English.

audile auditive