noun
an examination conducted by spoken communication
Synonyms
oral exam
oral examination
viva voce
viva
adjective
using speech rather than writing
Synonyms
Examples
- an oral tradition
- an oral agreement
adjective
of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth
Examples
- oral hygiene
- an oral thermometer
- an oral vaccine
adjective
of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located
Synonyms
Examples
- the oral cavity
- the oral mucous membrane
- the oral surface of a starfish
- a buccal gland
adjective
a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated in the mouth
Examples
- fixation at this stage is said to result in dependence, selfishness, and aggression