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auditory

[ˈɔːdɪtəri]

auditory Definition

  • 1relating to the sense of hearing or the organs of hearing
  • 2of or relating to sound or the sense of hearing

Using auditory: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "auditory" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The auditory system is responsible for processing sound.

  • Example

    She has an auditory memory that allows her to remember music easily.

  • Example

    The auditory experience of a concert can be very different from listening to a recording.

auditory Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for auditory

Phrases with auditory

  • a perception of sound in the absence of an external source

    Example

    People with schizophrenia may experience auditory hallucinations.

  • auditory nerve

    a bundle of nerve fibers that carries sound information from the cochlea to the brain

    Example

    Damage to the auditory nerve can cause hearing loss.

  • a condition where the brain has difficulty processing sounds, especially speech

    Example

    Children with auditory processing disorder may have trouble following directions or understanding spoken language.

Origins of auditory

from Latin 'audire', meaning 'to hear'

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Summary: auditory in Brief

'Auditory' [ˈɔːdɪtəri] refers to the sense of hearing or the organs of hearing. It can also describe sound or the sense of hearing. Examples include 'The auditory system is responsible for processing sound.' and 'The auditory experience of a concert can be very different from listening to a recording.' Phrases like 'auditory hallucination' and 'auditory processing disorder' denote specific conditions related to hearing.

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