The difference between Auditory and Auricular

When used as nouns, auditory means an assembly of hearers, whereas auricular means the little finger.

When used as adjectives, auditory means of, or relating to hearing, or to the sense or organs of hearing, whereas auricular means of or pertaining to the ear.


check bellow for the other definitions of Auditory and Auricular

  1. Auditory as an adjective:

    Of, or relating to hearing, or to the sense or organs of hearing

  1. Auditory as a noun (archaic):

    An assembly of hearers; an audience.

  2. Auditory as a noun (archaic):

    An auditorium.

  1. Auricular as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to the ear.

  2. Auricular as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to the sense of hearing.

    Examples:

    "The auricular nerves were damaged."

  3. Auricular as an adjective:

    Told in the ear, i. e., told privately.

    Examples:

    "auricular confession to the priest"

  4. Auricular as an adjective:

    Recognized by the ear; known by the sense of hearing.

    Examples:

    "auricular evidence"

  5. Auricular as an adjective:

    Received by the ear; known by report.

  6. Auricular as an adjective (anatomy):

    Pertaining to the auricles of the heart.

  1. Auricular as a noun:

    The little finger.