Auricular

Pronunciation: /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/

Definitions of auricular

adjective relating to the ear or hearing

Example Sentences

A1 I have an auricular thermometer to measure my temperature.

A2 The doctor used an auricular device to check my hearing.

B1 The new headphones have an auricular design for better sound quality.

B2 The artist created an auricular sculpture that captivated the audience.

C1 The researcher conducted an auricular study on the effects of music on the brain.

C2 The audiologist recommended an auricular implant for the patient with hearing loss.

Examples of auricular in a Sentence

formal The doctor used an auricular thermometer to measure the patient's temperature.

informal I prefer using auricular headphones for better sound quality.

slang These auricular buds are the best for listening to music on the go.

figurative His auricular skills are unmatched when it comes to picking up on subtle cues in conversations.

Grammatical Forms of auricular

• past tense: auricularized
• plural: auriculars
• comparative: more auricular
• superlative: most auricular
• present tense: auricularizes
• future tense: will auricularize
• perfect tense: has auricularized
• continuous tense: is auricularizing
• singular: auricular
• positive degree: auricular
• infinitive: to auricularize
• gerund: auricularizing
• participle: auricularized

Origin and Evolution of auricular

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'auricular' originated from the Latin word 'auricularis', which means 'pertaining to the ear'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe things related to the ear, the word 'auricular' evolved to also mean 'related to or done by the ear', such as in the context of confession in the Catholic Church.