oral in WordNet English dictionary

1. an examination conducted by spoken communication
   oral  oral exam  oral examination  viva voce  viva 
   

1. of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located
   "the oral cavity"; "the oral mucous membrane"; "the oral surface of a starfish"
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2. a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated in the mouth; fixation at this stage is said to result in dependence, selfishness, and aggression
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3. of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth
   "oral hygiene"; "an oral thermometer"; "an oral vaccine"
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4. using speech rather than writing
   "an oral tradition"; "an oral agreement"
   oral  unwritten