aural

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Thus, we can call the aural boundaries "natural" boundaries, and other boundaries "artificial."

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  1. adjective Of, relating to, or perceived by the ear.
  2. adjective Characterized by or relating to an aura.

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  • Knowledge is acquired through multiple new tools and processes as kids accrue information that is visual, aural, musical, interactive, abstract, and concrete and then remix it into their own storehouse of knowledge.
  • We turn now to the other type of headphone product, supra-aural phones, with cups that sit on the outside of the ear rather than encircling it. —  Marketnews Latest News
  • The 330-hp 3.7L VQ engine is responsive at any speed while also providing the kind of aural feedback that makes you want to stab the accelerator whenever possible. —  Autoblog
  • In addition to variations in web browser compatibility, you should be aware that many other types of browsers exist, such as aural browsers, TV-based browsers, handheld devices (including those from Palm and Blackberry), and TTY (teletypewriter) devices. —  fullasagoog.com full roast blend
  • There is a clear age split; youngsters are more visual than aural, while older people, are the opposite. —  On An Overgrown Path
 

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  1. From Latin auris, ear; see ous- in Indo-European roots.

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  1. from Latin aura (see aura) + -al.
  2. from Latin auris, = English ear, + -al.
 

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/ˈɔrəl/
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