otic

Meaning

Of, relating/pertaining to, or located near the ear.

Synonyms

auricular

aural

auditory

ear

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Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈəʊ.tɪk/

Etymology

Mid 17th century borrowed from Ancient Greek ὠτῐκός (ōtikós, “of or for the ear”), from οὖς (oûs, “ear”) + -ῐκός (-ikós, “-ic”, adjectival suffix).