Auditory

usgb/ˈɔːdətɔːri/
adjective

Related to the sense of hearing.

He has a problem with his auditory system and needs a hearing aide.
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Often appears as...

  • auditory system
  • auditory nerves

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Hearing Related

Remember 'auditory' is always about hearing, never about the other senses.

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The auditory hallucinations made him hear voices that weren't there.
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Medical Context

Use 'auditory' to describe parts of the body related to hearing or the science of hearing.

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She studies auditory perception, how the brain processes sounds.
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Not Always Physical

'Auditory' can refer to figurative hearing, like listening to one's inner voice.

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His strong auditory imagination helps in creating music.
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