auditory

American  

[aw-di-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee-] / ˈɔ dɪˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i- /

adjective

1. Anatomy, Physiology. pertaining to hearing, to the sense of hearing, or to the organs of hearing.

2. perceived through or resulting from the sense of hearing.

   auditory hallucinations.

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noun

Archaic.

plural

auditories

1. an assembly of hearers; audience.

2. an auditorium, especially the nave of a church.

auditory British  

/ ˈɔːdɪtərɪ, -trɪ /

adjective

1. of or relating to hearing, the sense of hearing, or the organs of hearing

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noun

1. an archaic word for audience auditorium

auditory Scientific  

/ ô′dĭ-tôr′ē /

1. Relating to or involving the organs or sense of hearing.

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Other Word Forms

• auditorially adverb
• auditorily adverb
• postauditory adjective
• preauditory adjective

Etymology

Origin of auditory

1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin audītōrius relating to hearing. See auditor, -tory ¹

Example Sentences

"We found that the internal focus promoted by eye closure actually works against you in this context, leading to over-filtering, whereas visual engagement helps anchor the auditory system to the external world."

From Science Daily

Previous research in neurotypical individuals has shown that auditory stimulation during sleep can enhance slow wave activity.

From Science Daily

To investigate hedgehog hearing, researchers at the University of Oxford worked with collaborators in Denmark to measure the auditory brainstem response of 20 rehabilitated hedgehogs from Danish wildlife rescue centers.

From Science Daily

Many autistic people require additional time to process auditory input and verbal responses, particularly in unfamiliar circumstances.

From Los Angeles Times

Sleep-deprived participants had slower reactions, or missed visual and auditory cues.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• audible
• aural