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
1
Relating to hearing or to the ears.
"The test measured her auditory response to different pitches."
How to use auditory
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with hearing or the sense of hearing.
Common pairings
auditory nerve
auditory processing
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Word forms
- Plural
- auditories
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Etymology
From Latin auditorius, "pertaining to hearing," from audire, "to hear."
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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.
