The difference between Auditory and Otic
When used as adjectives, auditory means of, or relating to hearing, or to the sense or organs of hearing, whereas otic means of, relating/pertaining to, or located near the ear.
Auditory is also noun with the meaning: an assembly of hearers.
check bellow for the other definitions of Auditory and Otic
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Auditory as an adjective:
Of, or relating to hearing, or to the sense or organs of hearing
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Auditory as a noun (archaic):
An assembly of hearers; an audience.
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Auditory as a noun (archaic):
An auditorium.
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Otic as an adjective (anatomy):
of, relating/pertaining to, or located near the ear
Examples:
"Otic preparations are used to treat infections of the ear canal."