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Pronunciation / Transliteration: maukhik
"यह एक मौखिक परीक्षा है।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Spoken ratherst than written; communicated by word of mouth.
"The final examination for the language course consists of an oral interview." - 2
Relating to, affecting, or done with the mouth.
"Regular oral hygiene practices help prevent tooth decay and gum disease."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'oralis', stemming from 'os' meaning 'mouth'. It entered Middle French and subsequently Middle English in the late 14th century, initially relating strictly to anatomical parts of the mouth before expanding into speech and communication contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Oral" is said worldwide
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oral
Transliteration: /ɔ.ʁal/
"C'est un examen oral."
mündlich
Transliteration: /ˈmʏntlɪç/
"Die mündliche Prüfung findet morgen statt."
orale
Transliteration: /oˈrale/
"Ho superato l'esame orale."
oral
Transliteration: /oˈɾal/
"La presentación será de forma oral."
oral
Transliteration: /oˈɾaw/
"A comunicação oral é muito importante."
मौखिक
Transliteration: maukhik
"यह एक मौखिक परीक्षा है।"
口头的
Transliteration: kǒutóu de
"这是一次口头测试。"
구두의
Transliteration: guduui
"이것은 구두 시험입니다."
口頭の
Transliteration: kōtō no
"これは口頭試験です。"
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