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.

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  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. 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."

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