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Definition oral in British English

oral adjective

adjective
/ˈɔːrəl/
1

spoken but not written

Example

an oral agreement

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2

connected with the mouth

Example

oral health/hygiene

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2.1

oral medicine is taken by mouth

Example

oral contraceptives

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Definition oral in British English