auditory

/ˈɔː.dɪ.tər.i/

adjective

  1. Related to hearing, the ears, or the sense of sound.

    B2

    Attributive, usually before a noun.

    • "The auditory system helps us recognize sounds."B2
    • "The teacher used auditory aids like recordings to help the students."B2
    • "She has a strong auditory memory and can remember songs after hearing them once."C1
  2. Related to the process of listening to and understanding sound, especially in learning.

    C1

    technical

    • "Some learners have a strong auditory learning style and remember best what they hear."C1

Common mistakes

  • audio learner→auditory learner

    Use "auditory" (relating to hearing) before "learner"; "audio" is a noun/adjective for sound equipment.

  • auditorial→auditory

    The correct adjective is "auditory", not "auditorial".

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