Word of the Day 6.7.9

auricular

au·ric·u·lar (ô-rky-lr)

adj.

1. Of or relating to the sense of hearing or the organs of hearing.

2. Perceived by or spoken into the ear: an auricular confession.

3. Shaped like an ear or an earlobe; having earlike parts or extensions.

4. Of or relating to an auricle of the heart: auricular fibrillation.

[Middle English auriculer, spoken into the ear, from Late Latin auriculris, from Latin auricula, ear; see auricle.]

au·ricu·lar·ly adv.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2003. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

Adj. 1. auricular – of or relating to near the ear

otic
2. auricular – relating to or perceived by or shaped like the organ of hearing; “my apprehension of words is auricular; I must hear what I read”- George Santayana; “an auricular confession”; “an auricular appendage”
3. auricular – pertaining to an auricle of the heart; “auricular fibrillation”

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

Share

Posted on June 7, 2009 by admin

Filed under Word of the Day | | 1 Comment »