lingual

Definition of Lingual in English :

see synonyms of lingual

Noun

1. lingual

a consonant that is produced with the tongue and other speech organs

Adjective

2. lingual, linguistic

consisting of or related to language

Example Sentences:
'linguistic behavior'
'a linguistic atlas'
'lingual diversity'

linguistic

3. lingual

pertaining to or resembling or lying near the tongue

Example Sentences:
'lingual inflammation'
'the lingual surface of the teeth'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Lingual

see synonyms of lingual

adjective

1. anatomy

of or relating to the tongue or a part or structure resembling a tongue

2.

a. rare

of or relating to language or languages

b.

(in combination)

polylingual

3.

articulated with the tongue

noun

4.

a lingual consonant, such as Scots (r)

Lingual

see synonyms of lingual

adjective

1.

of the tongue

2.

of language or languages

3. Phonetics

articulated with the tongue, as (l) and (t)

not widely used as a technical term

noun

4. Phonetics

a lingual sound

not widely used as a technical term

Lingual

see synonyms of lingual

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or situated near the tongue or a tonguelike organ.

2. Linguistics Pronounced with the tongue in conjunction with other organs of speech.

3. Of languages; linguistic: lingual diversity.

n.
Linguistics

A sound, such as (t), (l), and (n), that is pronounced with the tongue and other organs of speech.

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Noun

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