auditory

adjective
UK: /ˈɔːdɪtəri/
US: /ˈɔːdɪtɔːri/

  1. Relating to the sense of hearing.

    1. The auditory nerve sends signals to the brain. [ ] [ ]
    2. The musician has exceptional auditory skills, allowing them to distinguish subtle differences in pitch and tone. [ ] [ ]

  2. Experienced through hearing.

    1. I have auditory hallucinations sometimes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The auditory experience of the concert was enhanced by the state-of-the-art sound system, making every note crystal clear. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

aural acoustic hearing

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "auditory" in English means: Relating to the sense of hearing., Experienced through hearing..

The phonetic transcription of "auditory" is /ˈɔːdɪtəri/ in British English and /ˈɔːdɪtɔːri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "auditory": aural, acoustic, hearing.

Example usage of "auditory": "The auditory nerve sends signals to the brain.". More examples on the page.