The difference between Auricular and Otic

When used as adjectives, auricular means of or pertaining to the ear, whereas otic means of, relating/pertaining to, or located near the ear.


Auricular is also noun with the meaning: the little finger.

check bellow for the other definitions of Auricular and Otic

  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.

  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."