supra-aural

See also: supraaural and supra aural

English

Alternative forms

• supraural, supraaural

Etymology

From supra- (“over”) +‎ aural (“ear”).

Adjective

supra-aural (not comparable)

1. (audio, headphones, sound engineering) Pressing onto the ears, and sealing the outer ear (as opposed to being placed in the ear, or hanging onto the ear, or surrounding the ear).

Coordinate terms

• circumaural
• intra-aural