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(adjective) (psychoanalysis) a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated in the mouth; fixation at this stage is said to result in dependence, selfishness, and aggression |
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Antonyms: anal |
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(adjective) (anatomy) of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located; "the oral cavity"; "the oral mucous membrane"; "the oral surface of a starfish" |
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Antonyms: aboral |
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(satellite adjective) using speech rather than writing; "an oral tradition"; "an oral agreement |
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Synonyms: unwritten |
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(adjective) of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth; "oral hygiene"; "an oral thermometer"; "an oral vaccine" |
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(noun) an examination conducted by word of mouth |
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Synonyms: oral exam, oral examination, viva voce |
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Related Words: exam, examination, test |
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