Meaning of 'oral'

adjective

a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated in the mouth

adjective

of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located

Example: "the oral cavity"

adjective

using speech rather than writing

Example: "an oral tradition"

Synonyms: unwritten

adjective

of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth

Example: "oral hygiene"

noun

an examination conducted by spoken communication

Synonyms: viva voce