ORALLY

orally, by word of mouth

(adverb) by spoken rather than written means; “these stories were transmitted by word of mouth”

orally

(adverb) (of drugs) through the mouth rather than through injection; by mouth; “he was administered the drug orally”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

orally (not comparable)

By mouth.

Spoken as opposed to written.

Anagrams

• Royall, oryall, royall

Source: Wiktionary


O"ral*ly, adv.

1. In an oral manner. Tillotson.

2. By, with, or in, the mouth; as, to receive the sacrament orally. [Obs.] Usher.

ORAL

O"ral, a. Etym: [L. os, oris, the mouth, akin to Skr. as. Cf. Adore, Orison, Usher.]

1. Uttered by the mouth, or in words; spoken, not written; verbal; as, oral traditions; oral testimony; oral law.

2. Of or pertaining to the mouth; surrounding or lining the mouth; as, oral cilia or cirri.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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24 March 2025

STACCATO

(adjective) (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply; “staccato applause”; “a staccato command”; “staccato notes”


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