otic

Adjective

Pertaining to or located near the ear.
of or relating to near the ear

Adj

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

Examples

His focus on the board was so intense, he seemed to have an otic perception of words forming.
Otic preparations are used to treat infections of the ear canal.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

auricular, acoustic, auditory

Scrabble Score: 6

otic: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
otic: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
otic: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 7

otic: valid Words With Friends Word