oral Meaning and Definition

1. a. a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated in the mouth; fixation at this stage is said to result in dependence, selfishness, and aggression

2. a. of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located

3. a. of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth

4. n. an examination conducted by word of mouth

5. s. using speech rather than writing